KMPDU CBA Stories

Medical interns to begin posting on July 1 after online balloting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

KMPDU has insisted that interns be paid Sh206,000 as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), while the government had proposed a reduce...

KMPDC given seven-day deadline to release dentistry regulation documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

These issues involved claims of illegal licensing and the withdrawal of some scopes of practice.

Teachers demand 60% pay rise, improved working conditions in new CBA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 18, 2025

KNUT has called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to include the proposed pay rise, alongside a host of other demands, in the next CBA schedule...

Teachers demand up to 100% salary increase to combat high cost of living
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori argues that the sharp rise in the cost of essential goods since 2017 has had a significant impact on teachers ne...

Teachers demand new allowances in upcoming CBA talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

KUPPET's Assistant Treasurer Ronald Tonui stressed the importance of a standing allowance, noting that teaching is a physically taxing job.

Lecturers to resume strike in seven days if salary hike is delayed
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 15, 2024

Despite the initial agreement, the unions now say the government has failed to uphold its promises.

Proposed labour relations law could cut Kenyan trade unions' revenue
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

Kenya National Union of Nurses Scretary-General Seth Panyako described the Bill as an attempt to "cripple trade unions, contrary to labour laws".

Police arrest, fire tear gas at lecturers striking in Nairobi CBD
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

The strike follows the government's failure to honour its commitments under the CBA, which was signed with lecturers. 

Teachers demand up to 900% increase in allowances for KCSE exam duties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2024

The exams are set to begin on October 22, 2024.

Teachers ordered back to class as KUPPET calls off strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2024

KUPPET's secretary general, Akelo Misori, announced the strike's suspension and directed all teachers to return to school as soon as possible.

Impending strikes: Key agreements education sector unions demand to be honoured
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 15, 2024

The unions demanded full implementation of the 2021-2025 CBA. The CBAs between the unions and Teachers Service Commission were signed in June 2021, an...

KNUT faults Treasury for slashing TSC budget by Sh10bn, threatens to take action
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 26, 2024

The budget cut for TSC was among austerity measures taken by the Treasury after the withdrawal of the contentious Finance Bill 2024 which sparked coun...

NCBA Group records Sh5.3 billion profit after tax in Q1 of 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2024

The bank's operating income went up by 2.8 per cent to Sh16 billion.

End of doctors' strike: Key demands addressed in KMPDU- Gov't deal 
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2024

The Council of Governors will also initiate and coordinate the process of negotiating a new CBA with each county within 30 days.

KMPDU ends doctors' strike after signing deal with government
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2024

The deal does not fulfil their demands regarding the matter of internship postings for medical graduates. 

Doctors' strike: KMPDU postpones protest to focus on talks with state
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2024

This follows several failed rounds of negotiations, which have seen the government unilaterally sign a return-to-work formula.

Doctors' strike: Court extends window for deal, KMPDU relentless
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 06, 2024

The Labour court has given doctors and the government another 48 hours to negotiate a deal.

OPINION: Doctors’ strike points to urgent need for health reforms
Amina Boru  |  May 06, 2024

Kenya is grappling with a significant healthcare crisis as workers continue to strike, demanding better working conditions.

Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction
Hanifa Adan  |  May 04, 2024

The union is also accusing government officials of relying on "veiled threats and blackmail" rather than genuine dialogue.

NCBA Bank hosts successful customer engagement forum at Eastleigh branch
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 02, 2024

That bank currently serves an impressive 3,000 customers per month at its branch at Business Bay Square Mall.

No show for doctors at Labour Day celebrations as strike enters second month
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2024

The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) underscored the enduring grievances against the government, which are yet to be...

Doctors' strike: State seeks 30 more days for talks, wants basic services offered
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 17, 2024

The government is seeking 30 more days for the negotiations, a period during which it wants doctors to provide minimum services.

'Dangerous precedent': Medics fault IG Koome over crackdown on striking doctors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2024

KMPDU say they follow proper channels to ensure peaceful demonstrations but are met with threats of force and intimidation.

Kindiki declares medics strike unlawful, orders crackdown on striking doctors
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 09, 2024

CS says striking doctors have attempted to intimidate and threaten violence against health workers who have opted out of the "unlawful" industrial act...

Doctors reject Ruto plea to end strike, insist on full CBA implementation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2024

The doctors' strike has now entered its 25th day. The union directed all its interns not to collect their internship letters until their demands are m...

I don’t want to die, cancer patient's plea to Ruto to resolve doctors’ strike
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 07, 2024

Like other cancer patients across the country, Florence is afraid that delayed treatment could dim her chances of successful treatment.

Health crisis: Doctors reject government offer to end ongoing strike
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 03, 2024

The doctors rejected the proposal, asserting that it did not meet the terms outlined in the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Health CS orders posting of medical interns from April 1
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 18, 2024

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha on Monday announced that the interns will report to their new station duties on April 1, 2024.

Chinese firm, workers dispute threatens progress of multibillion road project
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 05, 2024

Hundreds of workers on Monday held protests in Garbatulla town and walked for five kilometres to the campsite where they addressed journalists as a co...

NCBA announces Sh12m scholarship for over 100 students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2024

NCBA said the funds will be distributed through various partners to reach beneficiaries countrywide.

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