Peterson Wachira
KenyapoliticianMale5.3Global Dominance: 0.00%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, the chairperson of the UHC workers, stated that industrial action was triggered by the failure to implement the transition of UHC workers.
CoG tells county boards to ignore Health Ministry directive to absorb UHC workersKenya· 2026-07-23
Peterson Wachira is the Chairperson of the Health Union Caucus and National Chairperson of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers who announced the strike.
Hospitals remain operational despite health workers' strikeKenya· 2026-07-21
Peterson Wachira, Chairperson of the Health Union Caucus, announced a nationwide strike due to the government's failure to absorb Universal Health Coverage staff.
Healthcare services paralysed as workers begin nationwide strikeKenya· 2026-07-21
Peterson Wachira is the Chairperson of the Health Union Caucus who announced a nationwide strike.
Healthcare services paralysed as health workers begin nationwide strikeKenya· 2026-07-21
Peterson Wachira, the National Chairman of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, stated that the unions had issued a demand notice regarding the delayed transition of UHC staff.
Health workers threaten nationwide strike over delayed UHC staff confirmationKenya· 2026-07-15
Peterson Wachira is the chairperson of the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers.
Clinical Officers' strike pushes Nairobi and Marsabit health systems to the brinkKenya· 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· 2025-12-22Peterson 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· 2025-07-05KUCO 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
