Clinical officers from Nairobi County on Wednesday, April 30 took to the streets in a peaceful demonstration to voice their dissatisfaction with the county government.

The protestors, carrying placards and blowing whistles, gathered outside City Hall to call for urgent implementation of long-pending career progression guidelines.

The group, which included clinical officers from various sub-counties, emphasised that despite repeated appeals, the county leadership has failed to act on agreed-upon frameworks that govern promotions and career development.

They stressed that many qualified officers have remained in the same positions for years without any upward mobility or recognition, despite having met the necessary requirements for promotion and re-designation.

In addition to their concerns over stagnated career growth, the demonstrators demanded the immediate posting of registered clinical officers who have received appointment letters but have yet to be officially deployed.

They criticized the delays, stating that the inaction is not only demoralizing but also affects service delivery in public health facilities.

The protest was peaceful throughout, with officers chanting, singing, and dancing to draw attention to their plight.

One of the participants, Judy Gichuru from Dagoretti South Constituency, expressed frustration over the county’s silence and said the health workers would not back down until their voices were heard.

Despite the lively nature of the protest, the clinical officers maintained discipline and order, choosing dialogue over confrontation.

They called on Governor Johnson Sakaja to prioritise the welfare of frontline health workers and take immediate steps to address their grievances.

The county government had not issued an official response by the time of publication.