KMPDU Japhet Koome,KMPDU strike Stories

Interior CS Murkomen to challenge court ruling holding police IG liable for junior officers’ actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

The ruling centred around a decision made by former IG Koome to suspend the rights of KMPDU members to strike.

Former IG Koome to pay for ordering police to beat up striking medics
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 08, 2025

Koome is now going to be held personally liable for crimes committed by the National Police Service officers who were under his command – in the doctr...

Government begins paying salary arrears owed to doctors since 2016
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The move is seen as a step towards addressing grievances raised by healthcare workers regarding delayed payments.

Government and KMPDU reach deal, intern doctors to earn Sh206,000 salary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

The deal, overseen by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday evening, effectively calls off the planned strike, which was initially set for Dece...

KMPDU notifies Police of peaceful demo on Monday to push for better working conditions
Amina Wako  |  Dec 14, 2024

KMPDU has threatened a nationwide strike starting December 22, 2024, if their demands remain unmet.

Nairobi Hospital faces imminent shutdown of operations as staff threaten to strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

They noted that laboratory operations will cease from December 17, with support staff, including cleaners, cooks, security personnel, porters, and mor...

Clinical officers claim discrimination by SHA, issue three-week strike notice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Union says the SHA board had excluded clinical officers from the list of service providers, even though they run over 1,000 private healthcare facilit...

State appeals to doctors to resume negotiations as December strike looms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Atellah said the doctors' union now expects the government to fulfil its obligations and implement the agreements as a matter of urgency.

Intern doctors urged to return to work with Sh70,000 salary amid strike threats
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The appeal comes a day after KMPDU accused the government of neglecting its obligations, leading to financial distress and, in some cases, suicides am...

Intern doctors directed to stay home as KMPDU fights for unpaid salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

He further emphasised the urgency of the matter, adding, "The government must decide in the coming days whether it wants doctors in hospitals or not."

Court freezes Moi University bank accounts over Sh53.5 million owed to medics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

Justice Hellen Wasilwa, presiding over the case, instructed the National Bank of Kenya’s Eldoret branch to withhold funds until the matter is resolved...

KMPDC orders closure of Body by Design following death of patient after surgery
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 02, 2024

KMPDC officials emphasised that the decision to shut down Body by Design was not taken lightly, but was necessary to protect the public and ensure tha...

Civil servants' medical scheme extended to November 21 after strike threat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2024

He noted that the government is also finalising mechanisms to ensure continuous coverage after the new deadline.

Patients stranded as end of NHIF leaves many unprepared for SHIF rollout
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 02, 2024

KMPDU has reiterated that NHIF is far superior to SHIF, warning of potential fraud within the new payment system.

KMPDU decries medics’ unsafe working conditions after intern’s tragic death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2024

Obwogi, an intern at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital, was found dead on Sunday night at her balcony, with a rope around her neck.

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

Mombasa health facilities hit by severe medicine shortages, affecting patients
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 08, 2024

One carer is responsible for approximately 17,000 patients per day, causing many to work longer than their usual eight-hour shift.

City Hall agrees to permanently employ 43 NMS doctors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

KMPDU's Secretary General, Dr. Davji Atellah, confirmed meeting Governor Sakaja and agreeing on the way forward. 

Details about Health CS nominee Debrah Mulongo Barasa
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 19, 2024

The appointment of Debra has sparked a mixed response among netizens.

1,210 medical interns to be posted after Health Ministry, doctors' union strike deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2024

Muthoni said the Ministry will immediately post the intern doctors to begin their twelve-month internships by August 1, 2024.

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