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January 15, 2026
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Nairobi County directs striking doctors to resume duty, cites progress in talks

Nairobi County directs striking doctors to resume duty, cites progress in talks

Health, Wellness and Nutrition Department, County Executive Committee Member Suzanne Silantoi said the county has rolled out comprehensive medical cover for health workers under the SHA Civil Servants.....

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The Nairobi City County Government has directed striking doctors and clinical officers to resume duty within 12 hours, citing substantial progress in addressing their grievances. Failure to comply will lead to disciplinary action and loss of pay, even as the strike has severely disrupted public health services for weeks.

  • Ksh.424 million has been set aside in a supplementary budget to clear all pending promotions for healthcare workers.
  • Suzanne Silantoi, the County Executive Committee Member for Health, Wellness and Nutrition, stated that 98% of health workers are now on permanent and pensionable terms.
  • Doctors have been on strike for 27 days, while clinical officers have been striking for 23 days over arrears, salary reviews, and the operationalization of their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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