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The announcement comes amid growing pressure from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), which had warned of possible industrial action over the delayed implementation of the 2024 CBA.
In a notice dated July 6 and signed by KUCO General Secretary and CEO George Gibore, the union accused the Ministry of Health, the Council of Governors and all 47 county governments of failing to honour previous agreements and resolve grievances affecting clinical officers despite months of engagement.
The move follows the government’s decision to absorb UHC workers into the public service after guidance from the Public Service Commission and other relevant agencies, with the new terms taking effect from July 1, 2026.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the senator said oversight committees in the Senate had consistently flagged corruption cases involving county governments, but investigations and prosecutions had either stalled or failed to materialise.
According to Senator Omtatah, county audit reports continue to reveal the same concerns year after year, raising doubts about whether investigations are being carried out effectively and whether those responsible are being held accountable.
Nairobi County holds the biggest share of the arrears, having accumulated Sh41.28 billion in unpaid salaries and deductions. The figure represents more than 93 per cent of all payroll-related arrears reported across the 47 counties.
Speaking after chairing the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Nino Preparedness and Response in Nairobi on Thursday, Kindiki said all relevant government institutions had been mobilised following forecasts pointing to a high probability of above-normal rainfall between October and December.
The National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan 2026-2030 was launched in Nairobi during the opening session of the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit.
Data contained in the Controller of Budget's quarterly report shows that the number of commercial bank accounts operated by counties increased from 6,386 in December 2025 to 6,585 by the end of March 2026.
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o says monitoring across Kenya’s 47 counties for the 2025/26 financial year found weaknesses in implementing public finance and health financing laws, including facilities reporting gaps and counties continuing to run some public funds after their approved tenure expired.
Waringa argued that while Kenyans continue to meet their tax obligations, government institutions have failed to translate those revenues into quality public services
Ledama Olekina argued that the Controller of Budget's recent report on county governments' local and foreign travel expenditure risks being viewed as a distraction instead of serving as a meaningful accountability mechanism.