Duale Gives New Orders to Striking Clinicians
He alleged that the current CBA, which needs his signature, only covers 150 clinical officers directly employed by the national government, leaving out more than 7000 clinicians employed by county governments...
✨ Key Highlights
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued new directives to striking clinical officers, demanding a fully inclusive Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) before he signs it. This move has been met with criticism from medics, who accuse Duale of hindering efforts to end their 16-day strike.
- Duale claims the current CBA only covers 150 clinical officers directly employed by the national government, excluding over 7,000 employed by county governments and referral hospitals.
- The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) initiated a nationwide strike on December 22, 2025, demanding the signing and implementation of their finalized CBA and recognition under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
- Despite approval from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), clinicians state that Duale is the sole obstacle to the CBA's implementation, while he maintains county governments sign separate agreements.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Part of the Day's Coverage
Government and KMPDU Announce Measures on Health Worker Employment and Strikes - January 2026
The Ministry of Health in Kenya has announced new directives, effective January 7, prioritizing Kenyan-trained health professionals for licensing and employment over foreign doctors. This policy aims to ensure that Kenyans educated with public funds serve their country first. Separately, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced a nationwide crackdown on private hospitals underpaying doctors, a practice it described as "modern-day slavery." Meanwhile, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued new directives to striking clinical officers, demanding a fully inclusive Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) before he signs it to end their 16-day strike.
