The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) ended its nationwide strike 99 days after signing a return-to-work agreement with the Council of Governors (CoG).

KUCO Secretary General George Gibore directed all members to resume their duties immediately.

“We are officially declaring that our strike has come to an end and our members shall resume duty in their respective places of work, starting today, and not later than 24 hours from the date herein.”

On his part, CoG Health Chair and Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki assured that no striking member will be victimized.

“We are in this as a team. It is not a partial agreement," he said.

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KUCO resorted to industrial action over a myriad of grievances, key among them the seeking career progression guarantees, citing stagnation since 2013.

The union also wants clinical officers working on contracts confirmed as permanent staff with pensions.

Also on the Union’s list of demands was recruiting 20,000 clinical officers.

KUCO also demanded the Ministry of Health adhere to 2020 approved internship staff establishment guidelines and the approval of Career Progression Guidelines for clinical officers.