Health services across this country are set to return back to normalcy.
This is after the Council of Governors (CoG) and the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) signed a Return-to-Work Formula.
The agreement, signed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, formally brings to an end a 36-day nationwide strike that had disrupted health service delivery in public health facilities across the country.
It also marks a significant milestone following sustained consultative engagements between the two institutions aimed at resolving long-standing issues affecting clinical officers.
The strike had impacted service provision in county health facilities, underscoring the critical role of clinical officers in the delivery of essential healthcare services.
In addition to the Return-to-Work Formula, the parties agreed to sign the just concluded Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The consultative process between CoG and KUCO has been ongoing and anchored on dialogue and consensus-building, with both parties acknowledging the need for sustainable solutions that balance workforce welfare with the operational realities of County health systems.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairperson of the Council of Governors, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang reiterated the commitment of the 47 County Governments to the full implementation of the agreed resolutions.
“County Governments remain committed to honouring the resolutions reached through this agreement to ensure uninterrupted and quality health service delivery to all Kenyans,” Sang said.
