[PHOTOS] Clinical officers hold demo, demand more pay and allowances

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers on Tuesday took to the streets to stage demonstrations over pay rises and allowances.

The officers are seeking to sign a comprehensive bargaining agreement that will raise their salaries, allowances and improve their employment rates.

Kuco Deputy Secretary General Austin Oduor led the clinician's weekly protests in Nairobi.

He said the clinicians are demanding enhanced risk allowances of Sh15,000, restoration of Sh105,000 monthly stipend for degree clinical officer interns, which had been reduced to Sh50,000, and comprehensive medical insurance. Diploma interns are paid Sh35,000 a month.

They are also demanding promotions and the signing of the scheme of service by the Public Service Commission, outlining career progression guidelines.