Following the ongoing doctors’ strike in the county, the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) says it has made significant progress in addressing concerns raised by striking doctors and clinical officers, citing sustained engagement with health unions and concrete reforms within the sector.
In a press statement issued through the Health, Wellness and Nutrition Department, County Executive Committee Member Suzanne Silantoi said the county has implemented comprehensive medical cover under the SHA Civil Servants Scheme, advanced promotions across common cadre job groups, and set aside a KSh424 million supplementary budget to clear all pending promotions. She added that over 98 per cent of health workers are now on permanent and pensionable terms, with all salaries and statutory deductions fully paid.
Against this backdrop, the county has directed doctors and clinical officers currently on strike to resume duty within 12 hours, warning that failure to comply will attract disciplinary action and loss of pay. At the same time, NCCG reassured residents that public health services remain operational across all county facilities.
Silantoi said the county remains committed to resolving labour-related disputes through dialogue but will not allow disruption of essential healthcare services.
“The Nairobi City County Government remains fully committed to resolving labour-related issues through dialogue, while ensuring that healthcare services continue uninterrupted for all Nairobi residents,” she said.
The county further clarified that gratuity obligations arising from service under the former Nairobi Metropolitan Services rest with the National Government. However, NCCG said it has committed to settling gratuity for periods served under the County Government while continuing engagements with national authorities to secure a comprehensive and lasting resolution.
Expressing concern over what it termed the politicization of the strike, the county said the industrial action has caused unnecessary disruption of essential services. Silantoi stressed that while dialogue remains open, patient welfare must take precedence.
“While we remain open to dialogue, the disruption of essential health services is unacceptable, and all health workers on strike are required to resume duty to safeguard the wellbeing of Nairobians,” she said.
Despite the ongoing industrial action, the county assured residents that services across all public health facilities continue uninterrupted and urged the public to seek medical care without fear. NCCG reiterated its commitment to delivering quality, accessible, and uninterrupted healthcare to all Nairobi residents.
