End of doctors' strike: Key demands addressed in KMPDU- Gov't deal 
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-08 21:10:06

End of doctors' strike: Key demands addressed in KMPDU- Gov't deal 

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
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-08 17:23:31

KMPDU ends doctors' strike after signing deal with government

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
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-07 15:06:10

Doctors' strike: KMPDU postpones protest to focus on talks with state

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
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-05-06 19:15:12

Doctors' strike: Court extends window for deal, KMPDU relentless

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
  • Author: Amina Boru
  • Date: 2024-05-06 07:59:01

OPINION: Doctors’ strike points to urgent need for health reforms

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
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-04 22:32:54

Doctors' strike to continue as KMPDU slams government inaction

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
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-02 16:52:24

NCBA Bank hosts successful customer engagement forum at Eastleigh branch

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
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-01 12:39:20

No show for doctors at Labour Day celebrations as strike enters second month

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

Doctors' strike: State seeks 30 more days for talks, wants basic services offered
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-04-17 15:16:08

Doctors' strike: State seeks 30 more days for talks, wants basic services offered

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
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-14 14:35:03

'Dangerous precedent': Medics fault IG Koome over crackdown on striking doctors

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
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-09 10:37:12

Kindiki declares medics strike unlawful, orders crackdown on striking doctors

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

Doctors reject Ruto plea to end strike, insist on full CBA implementation
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-07 16:21:26

Doctors reject Ruto plea to end strike, insist on full CBA implementation

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 met.

I don’t want to die, cancer patient's plea to Ruto to resolve doctors’ strike
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-07 12:01:00

I don’t want to die, cancer patient's plea to Ruto to resolve doctors’ strike

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
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-03 13:01:18

Health crisis: Doctors reject government offer to end ongoing strike

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
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-18 15:22:19

Health CS orders posting of medical interns from April 1

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
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-03-05 20:59:08

Chinese firm, workers dispute threatens progress of multibillion road project

Hundreds of workers on Monday held protests in Garbatulla town and walked for five kilometres to the campsite where they addressed journalists as a contingent of police officers, some in anti-riot gear, watched, several metres away.

NCBA announces Sh12m scholarship for over 100 students
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-27 15:38:11

NCBA announces Sh12m scholarship for over 100 students

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