5 key takeaways from KMPDU’s agreement with govt that averted nationwide doctors’ strike
The government on Thursday, December 19, 2024, averted a nationwide doctors’ strike planned for December 22, 2024 mid-night after signing an agreement with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU). During the agreement brokered by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Director General of Health Patrick Amoth, the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors, […]
Nairobi Hospital assures public of smooth operations and denies reports of doctor’s strike
The Nairobi Hospital has denied reports circulating on social media and local outlets that its doctors have gone on strike to demand the resignation of the board of directors. In a statement shared on Monday, September 16, 2024, the hospital reassured the public that all operations were running smoothly. It urged its partners and stakeholders […]
Striking doctors ask police for protection ahead of demos
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has asked police officers to provide security ahead of their march today. Through a letter addressed to Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei, the union’s Secretary General Davji Atellah asked police to protect them as they peacefully demonstrated within the country’s capital. The defiant medics reiterated that […]
Azimio threatens to join doctors in street demos as health crisis deepens
Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party has issued a stark ultimatum to the Kenya Kwanza government, threatening to join striking healthcare workers in street demonstrations if their demands are not met promptly. In a statement on Tuesday, April 9, the coalition demanded immediate action from the government to address the grievances raised by doctors, whose […]
‘We won’t compromise on fair compensation for our hard work’ – Atellah tells Ruto
The standoff between the government and medical practitioners persists with neither party showing yielding ground amidst the ongoing doctors’ strike that has entered its fourth week. In a statement on Sunday, April 7, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General, Davji Atellah, fired back at President William Ruto following his declaration that […]
Atwoli: Governors incapable of managing doctors, health docket
Cotu boss tells the State to take over negotiations with striking health workers, says governors lack the skill to manage doctors.
Salary review not happening, SRC tells striking medics
Services remained paralysed at KNH as health workers downed their tools because of the stand-off over pay with the SRC.