Health Workers Strike Ends in Busia County, Services Resume Normalcy
Dr. Charo affirmed, “The services should resume immediately in all our health facilities.”
Healthcare services in Busia County have resumed to full operation as health workers have officially ended their strike, subsequent to the signing of a return-to-work agreement with the County Public Service Board of Busia.
The strike, lasting five days, came to a close with the collective efforts of the unions and the County Government of Busia,” stated Hon. Michael Onyura Aringo, Chairperson of the Busia County Public Service Board.
Aringo commended the collaborative spirit and understanding demonstrated by both parties throughout the negotiations, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication to prevent future disruptions.
“We do hope that going forward we will be more proactive and ensure that we don’t get to this situation by communicating and discussing matters before they get out of control,” Aringo remarked.
Hon. Pamela Awori, Executive Committee Member for Public Service Management, expressed gratitude to Dr. Paul Otuoma, the Busia County Governor, for leading discussions with union representatives and financial institutions to address issues causing delays in remittances and statutory deductions, which precipitated the strike.
“I am glad that we have come to conclusion to be able to resume the essential services to our county and it’s a win for our people to continue getting the health services,” Ms. Awori added.
Dr. Sande Charo, Secretary of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Union (KMPDU) Western Branch, along with James Emusugut, the Kenya Nurses Union Secretary for Busia County, confirmed the resolution of the industrial action following extensive deliberations with county leadership. D
“Healthcare services in Busia County have resumed to full operation as health workers have officially ended their strike, subsequent to the signing of a return-to-work agreement with the County Public Service Board of Busia. The strike, lasting five days, came to a close with the collective efforts of the unions and the County Government of Busia,” stated Hon. Michael Onyura Aringo, Chairperson of the Busia County Public Service Board.
Aringo commended the collaborative spirit and understanding demonstrated by both parties throughout the negotiations, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication to prevent future disruptions.
“We do hope that going forward we will be more proactive and ensure that we don’t get to this situation by communicating and discussing matters before they get out of control,” Aringo remarked.
Hon. Pamela Awori, Executive Committee Member for Public Service Management, expressed gratitude to Dr. Paul Otuoma, the Busia County Governor, for leading discussions with union representatives and financial institutions to address issues causing delays in remittances and statutory deductions, which precipitated the strike.
“I am glad that we have come to conclusion to be able to resume the essential services to our county and it’s a win for our people to continue getting the health services,” Ms. Awori added.
Dr. Sande Charo, Secretary of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Union (KMPDU) Western Branch, along with James Emusugut, the Kenya Nurses Union Secretary for Busia County, confirmed the resolution of the industrial action following extensive deliberations with county leadership. Dr. Charo affirmed, “The services should resume immediately in all our health facilities.”
Emusugut urged members to return to their duties after fruitful engagements with county leadership addressed concerns regarding delayed remittances of statutory deductions. However, the county leadership highlighted that delayed remittances and penalties affect various departments of the County Government of Busia due to delays in disbursements of equitable shares from the national government, posing financial challenges in budget management.Dr. Charo affirmed, “The services should resume immediately in all our health facilities.”
Emusugut urged members to return to their duties after fruitful engagements with county leadership addressed concerns regarding delayed remittances of statutory deductions.
However, the county leadership highlighted that delayed remittances and penalties affect various departments of the County Government of Busia due to delays in disbursements of equitable shares from the national government, posing financial challenges in budget management.
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