Ruto Guarantees UHC Workers Permanent Jobs Despite Governors’ Objections
Governors claims that the government has not yet released resources to cater for the employment of the workers...
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President William Ruto has affirmed that the government will employ Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers on permanent and pensionable terms, overriding objections from county governments. Despite governors' warnings about insufficient capacity, Ruto stated that funds have already been released to cover salaries this month as per Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) scales.
- 7,414 UHC staff are targeted for absorption into permanent roles starting September 2025.
- The Council of Governors (CoG), through Health Committee Chair Muthomi Njuki, opposed the move, citing lack of approved resources and unvalidated verification reports.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed the absorption plan after a joint verification exercise with the CoG.
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Government Acts on Public Funds: Tax Recovery, SHA Deductions, and UHC Worker Salaries - September 2025
The Kenyan government has initiated a plan to reclaim unused funds held by public offices in commercial banks, a move preceding the launch of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) system. The National Treasury and the Central Bank of Kenya developed the system to consolidate government finances. In a separate action, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) successfully recovered Kshs. 123 million from a company involved in a tax fraud scheme at a Mombasa based container freight station. Additionally, the government has issued a 5-day notice to employers regarding Social Health Authority (SHA) deductions, warning of penalties for failure to remit payments by September 9, 2025. President William Ruto also affirmed that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms, stating that funds have already been released to cover their salaries.
