MIGORI: The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) Migori Branch has officially ended its month-long strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the Migori County Government.

Health workers, who had downed their tools in August, were instructed by union leadership to report back to their respective workstations within 24 hours.

Speaking at the Migori County Referral Hospital, Secretary of the KUCO Migori Branch Maurine Maramba announced the immediate cessation of the industrial action, stating, “We are therefore calling upon members of the union to report back to work in the next 24 hours.”

The negotiated return-to-work settlement between the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) Migori Branch and the Migori County Government resolves long-standing administrative and welfare grievances.

Under the agreement, a dedicated committee led by the Director of Medical Services will correct job group misalignments to ensure proper clinical career progression.

Furthermore, outstanding risk allowance arrears dating back to July 2025 will be disbursed alongside the September 2026 salaries. 

The deal also provides comprehensive medical insurance coverage through an initiative backed by all county health unions and guarantees full amnesty by dropping all pending disciplinary actions against returning health workers.

Maramba emphasized that the union’s primary goal is achieving amicable solutions through dialogue rather than strikes, adding that both parties will review the implementation progress after three months.

Confirming the resolution, Migori County Director of Medical Services Dr Dan Ochieng reassured local residents that health facilities are fully operational once again.

“On behalf of the Department of Health and His Excellency Dr Ochilo Ayacko, we have come to an agreement with our clinicians to report back to work immediately,” Dr Ochien’g announced.

“To our Migori residents, this is to inform you that our clinicians are fully back to work; please come to our facilities for treatment.”