Peterson Wachira
Peterson Wachira is the National Chairman of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), known for his vocal stance against proposed healthcare reforms that he argues would undermine the quality of care in the country. He has raised concerns about the government's plan to merge various health associations into a single regulatory body, citing failures of similar models in other nations.
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Peterson Wachira is the chairperson of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers.
Clinical Officers' strike pushes Nairobi and Marsabit health systems to the brink
Kenya· 2026-02-27
KUCO Chairperson Peterson Wachira expressed happiness over the agreement reached on the collective bargaining agreement.
Clinical Officers strike called off after signing Return-to-Work Formula with CountiesKenya· 2026-01-28
KUCO National Chairman Peterson Wachira accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of failing to sign the concluded CBA.
Clinical officers' strike to begin tomorrow - UnionKenya· 2025-12-22
Peterson Wachira, the national chairman of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, welcomed the move by SRC to review risk allowances.
Governors accuse Health CS Duale of being a bullyKenya· 2025-10-22
KUCO chair Peterson Wachira said they are going to start with demonstrations if their demands are not honored.
Health workers issue fresh nationwide strike noticeKenya· 2025-09-30
Peterson Wachira is the Chairman of the Kenya Clinical Officers Association who attended the GACOPA conference.
Kenya pushes for inclusion of clinical officers in UK labour agreementKenya· 2025-08-31
Peterson Wachira, the national chair of KUCO, highlighted the trauma faced by health workers due to violence during protests.
Health unions urge dialogue on police violence as protests strain hospitalsKenya· 2025-07-05
KUCO Chair Peterson Wachira said temporary contracts for essential workers were illegal and unjust.
Doctors, clinical officers protest over pay cuts, job securityKenya· 2025-03-18
Peterson Wachira, National Chairman of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), criticized the government's decision to merge various health associations and unions.
Master of distraction: How Ruto shifts focus from scandals, crisisKenya· 2025-03-01
Peterson Wachira, National Chairman of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), criticised the plan to merge health regulatory bodies.
Health workers threaten to down tools over Quality Care Bill 2025Kenya· 2025-02-21
