Health workers have escalated their nationwide strike into its third day, initiating daily demonstrations across Kenya to press county governments on unresolved labor issues.

• The strike involves demands for the conversion of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers to permanent terms, inclusion in the July payroll, implementation of the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and signing of recognition agreements.
• The Health Unions Caucus, representing various health professionals, is leading the protests.
• Demonstrations are staged at key locations including the Council of Governors (CoG) headquarters and governors' offices in all 47 counties, with a Sh8.9 billion allocation reportedly set aside by the national government.