Health Ministry officials plan to make UHC workers permanent with pension benefits after their contracts end in 2026. Counties will take over paying these healthcare staff starting in July next year. Current work agreements between staff and counties stay good until May 2026, as everyone signed. Staff members receive their bonus money when their contracts finish according to Public Service rules. The ministry values how healthcare unions protect worker rights and help improve medical care across Kenya.
The national health team focuses on major hospitals, creating health rules, and training county workers. County leaders must handle local health services as stated in Kenya's Constitution. Officials met with governors in April to talk about these changes. Another meeting happened on May 6 with union leaders from nurses, lab workers, and other medical groups. The ministry asked governors to send correct staff information for next month's paychecks.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale promised to continue supporting UHC staff during these changes. The ministry thanked all healthcare workers for helping sick people throughout Kenya and wants to ensure patients keep getting good care as jobs change. Everyone involved hopes the switch to county management goes smoothly. The ministry plans to work with all groups to improve healthcare for Kenyans.
The national health team focuses on major hospitals, creating health rules, and training county workers. County leaders must handle local health services as stated in Kenya's Constitution. Officials met with governors in April to talk about these changes. Another meeting happened on May 6 with union leaders from nurses, lab workers, and other medical groups. The ministry asked governors to send correct staff information for next month's paychecks.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale promised to continue supporting UHC staff during these changes. The ministry thanked all healthcare workers for helping sick people throughout Kenya and wants to ensure patients keep getting good care as jobs change. Everyone involved hopes the switch to county management goes smoothly. The ministry plans to work with all groups to improve healthcare for Kenyans.
