Kenya needs 3.8 billion shillings to make health workers permanent employees. The Health Committee wants another 5 billion shillings for worker payments when contracts end. James Nyikal leads the committee that made this report about government spending. Workers currently have temporary jobs that finish next May. The government must find money to pay these people properly.
Counties will start paying health workers in July. The Health Ministry and county leaders agreed to move worker budgets to local governments. Contract workers need permanent jobs with retirement benefits. Officials set aside 4 billion shillings for worker payments next year. The National Treasury must provide extra money to the counties for these changes.
Health officials have thirty days to make a clear plan. They must explain how workers will become permanent employees. The plan should cover payments when contracts end next year. Counties need detailed information about workers who qualify for permanent jobs. The Budget Committee will review all spending plans before lawmakers vote.
Counties will start paying health workers in July. The Health Ministry and county leaders agreed to move worker budgets to local governments. Contract workers need permanent jobs with retirement benefits. Officials set aside 4 billion shillings for worker payments next year. The National Treasury must provide extra money to the counties for these changes.
Health officials have thirty days to make a clear plan. They must explain how workers will become permanent employees. The plan should cover payments when contracts end next year. Counties need detailed information about workers who qualify for permanent jobs. The Budget Committee will review all spending plans before lawmakers vote.
