A patient, Prof. Fred Ogola, has threatened to organize a 72-hour "hug" protest at the Ministry of Health offices in Nairobi, demanding that President William Ruto address the ongoing clinicians' strike. This drastic measure, inspired by Truphena Muthoni’s silent activism, aims to pressure the government to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for clinical officers.

• The protest is planned for 72 hours until President Ruto engages in talks at State House.
• Prof. Fred Ogola, claiming to represent all patients in Kenya, announced this during a clinicians' media briefing.
• The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), led by National Chairperson Peterson Wachira, initiated their strike on December 22, 2025, after a 21-day notice.
• KUCO refutes claims that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) caused delays, stating SRC approved the CBA in August.
• The Employment and Labour Relations Court declined to stop the strike, with the case scheduled for mention on January 15, 2026.