Medics under the Universal Health Coverage programme have recently held demonstrations in Machakos over salary delays by the national government and job insecurity.
The Kenya National Union of Nurses Lower Eastern Secretary-General, Michael Saka, led the protest, demanding fair employment under the UHC initiative.
UHC medics protest in Machakos over salary delays and job insecurity. Photo: Courtesy.
The medics morevore criticised the government for failing to employ them on permanent terms despite working for four years on contract.
According to the medics through Saka, the Social Health Authority (SHA) had left many Kenyans struggling to access healthcare.
They further noted that if their grievances were ignored, they would mobilise every Kenyan, including church members and Gen Z, to amplify their demands.
The medics did not forget to demand the remittance of their National Social Security Fund (NSSF) deductions.
This comes days after UHC medics in Nairobi staged demonstrations demanding equal pay, permanent jobs, and pensionable terms.
