A public hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, has made the decision to lay off 100 doctors who are participating in a nationwide strike that has been ongoing for nearly a month. The Kenyatta University Referral Hospital announced the lay-offs on Tuesday, stating that new doctors have been hired to replace those on strike.
The strike, initiated by doctors in mid-March, is primarily focused on demanding improved pay and working conditions. President William Ruto recently addressed the issue, citing financial constraints as the reason for the government's inability to meet the doctors' demands. Ruto emphasized the need to live within the country's means and expressed the challenges of borrowing money to cover salary expenses.
