All UHC staff directed to resume duty immediately
Health & Science
By
Ronald Kipruto
| May 06, 2025
Health Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga after handover at the Afya house on 17, April, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]
The Ministry of Health has directed all Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff currently not at work to resume immediately, with a deadline of May 7.
Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga issued the directive during a meeting with Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti, stating the urgency of the return to duty.
In a statement dated May 6, the ministry also announced that the management of the UHC staff payroll will be transferred to county governments effective July 1.
In the interim, counties will receive the necessary budget to continue paying stipends under current terms.
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The ministry also confirmed that counties will be allocated additional funds before the expiration of existing UHC contracts to facilitate the full absorption of staff on permanent and pensionable terms.
Service gratuity payments will be considered once the transition and absorption process is complete.
The consultative meeting brought together stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, Council of Governors, Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives, Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, Kenya Union of Medical Laboratory Officers, and the Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union.