By LILLIAN MUTAVIMore by this AuthorNairobi doctors union secretary Alex Thuranira Kuagiria has been appointed to the Council for Occupational Safety and Health under the Labour ministry. The board’s primary objective is to ensure safety, health and welfare of all workers in all workplaces. Dr Thuranira has been in the limelight after leading a doctor’s strike that has lasted over a month following demands for unpaid salaries and delayed promotions. Dr Thuranira confirmed the appointment when he spoke to the Nation by phone. He has worked at Machakos Level 5 Hospital as a medical officer, Nyahururu District Hospital and Kihara Sub-County hospital.

Source: Daily Nation October 28, 2016 10:12 UTC