Brief Summary
The speaker announces that there are budgets in place to pay interns this year, resolving any previous contentions. Payments are being processed for interns who have been working for months. Additionally, the government has cleared 1.75 billion Kenya shillings owed to doctors since the 2016 CBA.
- Budgets are now available for intern payments.
- Payments are being processed for interns currently working.
- 1.75 billion Kenya shillings owed to doctors since 2016 CBA has been cleared.
Intern Payments
The speaker confidently reports that there are allocated budgets for interns this year, ensuring they will be paid without any disputes. The payments are currently being processed for interns who have been actively working in the field for several months. This measure aims to address and resolve any previous payment issues or delays.
Clearance of Doctor Payments
The speaker highlights that the government has successfully cleared 1.75 billion Kenya shillings owed to doctors. These payments stem from the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of 2016 and cover obligations up to the present time. This clearance signifies a resolution of long-standing financial commitments to the medical professionals.
