Kenya pays health interns Ksh965M to avert strikes, addressing delayed stipends and arrears.

The Kenyan government has disbursed Ksh965 million to pay health sector interns, including nurses, clinical officers, and pharmacists, covering both arrears and regular stipends. Health CS Deborah Barasa confirmed the payments, aimed at supporting healthcare workers' financial stability. The move follows concerns raised by medical unions over delayed payments, threatening strikes if demands were not met.

November 30, 2024
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