Clinical Officers' strike pushes Nairobi and Marsabit health systems to the brink

Kenya’s public healthcare system is straining as clinical officers in Nairobi enter their 65th day of strike, disrupting services in the capital and in Marsabit...

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Strikes by clinical officers in Nairobi and Marsabit have pushed public health systems to the brink, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis as facilities operate at drastically reduced capacity.

In Marsabit, service provision has dropped by over 93%, with outpatient services at the county referral hospital falling by 94.4%.
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, led by chairperson Peterson Wachira, accuses county leadership of ignoring signed agreements and prioritizing politics over healthcare.
In Nairobi, the strike, now in its 65th day for clinical officers, stems from unfulfilled agreements dating back to July last year, leaving many residents without access to essential care.

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