Healthcare workers in Embu have staged a protest seeking redress of their grievances by Embu County Government.
The workers proceeded to county health offices blaming their employer to address their grievances.
Through Kenya Union of Nurses (KNUN), Embu Branch General Secretary Joseph Ngwasi said they are agitated by how covid 19 allowance were allocated.
Ngwasi said only some emoloyees have received allowances while a large number has been out.
“Healthcare workers are concerned over delayed promotions and failure to allocate Covid allowance to all, “he said.
Grace Miriithi, Chief Officer in charge of health promised their grievances will be looked at.
She said they cannot sit down and see them suffering and therefore they should give them time to conclude the discussion.
Jerevasio Mbogo, Chief Officer in charge of public health promised they will have amicable agreement on the matter.
