Council of Governors chairman Wycliffe Oparanya has asked health union officials not to put pressure on county governments over their welfare during the war on coronavirus. Oparanya said all counties had directed their resources to the fight against Covid-19 and medics should be considerate about the welfare of others. Medical staff in Vihiga had threatened to go on strike unless Governor Wilber Ottichilo paid them their dues. Oparanya asked counties to fast track the exercise, saying the health sector was facing a shortage of staff to deal with the scourge. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) however asked county governments to ensure strict adherence to the law in awarding such allowances, warning they may not be sustainable.

Source: The Star April 13, 2020 18:56 UTC