Health workers begin nationwide strike

Health services across the country are set for major disruption after health workers officially commenced a nationwide strike, accusing both the national and county governments of neglecting long-standing labour grievances. Union leaders say a 21-day strike notice issued to the government expired without any tangible action, prompting the workers to make good on their threat and withdraw their services. The unions warn that healthcare delivery nationwide is likely to slow dramatically as thousands of health workers, including clinical officers, public health officers, and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff, take part in the industrial action. The workers are expected to hold demonstrations at Parliament Buildings and the Council of Governors' offices on Wednesday before embarking on sustained daily protests outside county government offices across the country.