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.