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Machakos County has said striking medics will not be paid. Speaking in response to an industrial action which began on Wednesday, Machakos County Public Service Board chairman Albanus Mutisya accused the health workers of refusing to reach a compromise, saying the strike is likely to cost the county millions of shillings in lost revenue.
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Machakos County government threatens to withhold salaries for striking medics
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