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Nairobi Hospital staff to halt new admissions, demand resignation of board of directors 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2024

The Kenya Hospital Association has accused the hospital of operating under conflicts of interest, cronyism, and nepotism.

Seven healthcare unions issue 14-day ultimatum over salary delays, medical cover
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 05, 2024

We cannot continue to watch our workers struggle to get to work while their salaries and welfare are ignored

'Nakhumicha must go', protesting intern doctors say as postings remain elusive
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 08, 2024

The protest drew significant public support, highlighting widespread frustration with the state where the country's healthcare system is concerned. 

Ruto meets KMPDU officials days after strike called off
Hanifa Adan  |  May 11, 2024

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

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. 

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.

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...

Time running out for patients as doctors' strike persists
AFP  |  Apr 27, 2024

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.

State threatens to fire striking doctors after talks hit snag
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 23, 2024

Government officials say they are heading to court to seek clearance to have all the medics fired and replaced.

Health crisis: Night meeting to end doctors' strike fails to unlock impasse
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 23, 2024

Doctors' representatives decline to attend meeting called by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

'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.

Health crisis looms as doctors rally private sector support for strike demands
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 12, 2024

Despite a plea from Head of Public Service Felix Koskei to halt their strike pending government engagement, the doctors remain steadfast in their reso...

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...

Garissa doctors vow not to bow to pressure over medics strike
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Apr 06, 2024

The doctors have accused the county leadership of lacking goodwill in solving their issues.

Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 03, 2024

Led by party leader Raila Odinga, they accuse the government of responding inadequately to a serious crisis.

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).

Doctors say they'll not bow to threats, vow to continue with strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2024

The medics condemned recent threats issued by various county governors, management of national referral hospitals and Ministry of Health demanding doc...

Mombasa, Kilifi county governments urge striking doctors to resume work
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 01, 2024

The governors of the respective counties stressed the significance of prioritising patient care and ensuring continuity of vital medical services.

Health crisis deepens as clinical officers vow to join striking doctors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2024

The clinical officers had issued a seven-day strike notice to the government over grievances that they say have not been addressed.

Doctors reject governors' divide-and-rule tactics as nationwide strike continues
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 29, 2024

The doctors were aggrieved by reports of governors using divide-and-rule tactics to intimidate and coerce them from striking. 

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