Africom denies killing two missing Cuban doctors in Somalia airstrike
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-12 18:52:35

Africom denies killing two missing Cuban doctors in Somalia airstrike

The two doctors, Assel Herrera and Landy Rodríguez Hernández, were stationed at the Mandera County Referral Hospital when they were kidnapped on April 12, 2019.

Government agrees to clear doctors' salary arrears within two years
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-06 17:04:09

Government agrees to clear doctors' salary arrears within two years

President William Ruto had instructed that the outstanding arrears be cleared in two installments, with the first tranche scheduled for July 1, 2024.

Intern doctors to finally receive delayed April salaries, next postings set for mid-June
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-03 18:31:59

Intern doctors to finally receive delayed April salaries, next postings set for mid-June

With the current cohort of interns set to complete their internships in July 2024, the union proposed that the next group be posted this month to prevent service disruptions.

Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-11 14:43:14

Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off

The talks centred on human resource standards and challenges in the way of the universal health coverage (UHC) mission.

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.

Elderly man fights for life after hyena attack in Isiolo County
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-05-04 18:26:47

Elderly man fights for life after hyena attack in Isiolo County

Incidents of wild animal attacks have been rampant in the area since the onset of the rains, with periodic attacks on homes around Oldonyiro as the animals seek food.

Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-04 09:50:55

Doctors' strike: State says deal signed despite KMPDU walkout

CS Nakhumicha urges the KMPDU "to do the honourable thing and call off the strike that has, on several occasions, been declared illegal."

Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-03 23:48:32

Doctors' strike: Talks between government and KMPDU fail again

Prior discussions had reportedly resolved 17 out of 19 contentious issues, and this meeting aimed to find consensus on the remaining two.

KMPDU rejects reports of signing return-to-work deal with govt
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-05-03 12:41:20

KMPDU rejects reports of signing return-to-work deal with govt

President William Ruto asked doctors to end their strike as the government sought to meet their demands.

Mombasa Governor threatens disciplinary action against striking doctors
  • Author: Amina Bonaya
  • Date: 2024-05-02 15:03:19

Mombasa Governor threatens disciplinary action against striking doctors

KMPDU Secretary-General Atella early in the week affirmed the union's commitment to the strike until the government honours the CBA.

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.

Time running out for patients as doctors' strike persists
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-27 13:21:00

Time running out for patients as doctors' strike persists

The healthcare system has long been overburdened and underfunded, but it has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 professionals walked off the job.

MPs irked as govt officials and governors boycott health crisis meeting
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-26 14:39:13

MPs irked as govt officials and governors boycott health crisis meeting

Only Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) officials honoured the meeting.

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