Govt Insist Ksh 206,000 Intern Stipend Unsustainable, Endorses Ksh 70,000

The Cabinet has expressed its stance on the current payment structure for medical interns, emphasizing that the existing stipend of Ksh 206,000 per month is unsustainable.

Consequently, the government has endorsed a directive to adjust the internship stipend to Ksh 70,000, aligning with recent discussions held with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

During a press briefing following an unsuccessful meeting aimed at resolving the month-long strike,Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has confirmed that the Ministry has received Ksh 6.1 billion to address the concerns raised by doctors.

She outlined the breakdown of the funds allocated: Ksh 2 billion for settling Linda Mama arrears across all facilities, Ksh 1 billion for faith-based facilities, Ksh 1.5 billion for government facilities, and Ksh 2 billion for private health facilities.