The Ministry of Health has announced the permanent employment of over 8,000 staff under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, as confirmed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.

• Staff will transition from contractual terms to permanent positions following a verification exercise.
• The decision was made after discussions with representatives from the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) and the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO).
• Controversy exists over the funding, as counties claim the national government has not provided necessary resources, raising concerns over the sustainability of the plan.