Siaya enforcement boss suspended after nurses assaulted during protest

Siaya enforcement boss suspended after nurses assaulted during protest..

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The head of Siaya County’s Enforcement Unit, Mr. John Okoth, has been suspended following a violent clash with striking nurses outside the county headquarters on Tuesday. County Secretary Joseph Ogutu condemned the "shameful act" and vowed accountability.

Mr. John Okoth, head of Enforcement Unit, was placed on a 30-day compulsory leave.
Several nurses sustained injuries during the scuffle, prompting public outrage.
The incident occurred during ongoing industrial action by nurses protesting delayed salaries and poor working conditions in Siaya County.

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