They were preparing to address the press over their plight when the youths stormed the venue at 11am. The youths told the doctors not to hold any press conference in the hospital compound. As the youths became hostile, the doctors sought protection from officers at Homa Bay police station. Apart from salaries, the doctors accused the county of failing to remit statutory deductions, poor working conditions and intimidation. Dulo said it is unfair to delay doctors' salaries.

Source: The Star February 13, 2019 17:48 UTC