Medics under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme held demonstrations in Machakos on Friday, March 7, over salary delays by the national government and job insecurity.
The Kenya National Union of Nurses Lower Eastern Secretary-General, Michael Saka, led the protest, demanding fair employment under the UHC initiative.
The demonstrators included public health workers, nurses, clinicians, and community health providers.
A file photo of Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Secretary General, Seth Panyako leading nurses in protests.
