Gov’t appeals to doctors to resume work, help flood victims
The government is now requesting striking doctors and other health workers to resume duties to aid citizens affected by the ongoing flooding due to heavy rains in most parts of the country. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura told the health workers to prioritize the flood victims instead of financial interests during these dark times. “The government […]
5-year-old boy marooned by floods rescued in Machakos
A five-year-old boy marooned by floods was rescued by the National Police Service (NPS) in Yatta, Machakos County. The child was rescued from the perilous situation by the NPS pilots. In a statement on Tuesday, April 23, NPS said the heavy rains in the area had caused flooding, leading to Mutuku being marooned in Nduani, […]
Moses Kuria wants all public servants employed on contract
Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has proposed a bill to have all government workers employed on a contract basis. Speaking on Tuesday, April 23, Kuria expressed his annoyance at healthcare workers who have been on strike since March 14. “If the doctors think we’re against them, I will move to […]
KMPDU responds after IG Japhet Koome termed medics public nuisance
The national secretary general of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Davji Bhimji Atellah has condemned the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome for terming striking medics a public nuisance. This comes hours after Koome accused the medics of disrupting public order during demonstrations in various cities and towns. According to Atellah, […]
‘Medics have become public nuisance’ – Police
The National Police Service (NPS) now says striking medics have become a public nuisance due to their demonstrations in cities and towns. According to Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome, through their demos, the medics have been obstructing highways and public roads and disrupting the free flow of vehicles and movement of people. “The National […]