KMPDU details 14 healthcare issues to Mombasa County Assembly in new petition
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-16 15:54:43

KMPDU details 14 healthcare issues to Mombasa County Assembly in new petition

The union has called on the County Assembly to enforce the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Return to Work Formula (RTWF), mandate the redesignation of qualified doctors, settle outstanding arrears, and investigate employment terms that violate the constitution.

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.

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.

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.

Health crisis: Governors dismiss striking doctors after talks collapse
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-25 14:14:30

Health crisis: Governors dismiss striking doctors after talks collapse

According to the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and Chairperson of the Council of Governors Anne Waiguru, 18 of the 19 issues the doctors wanted addressed have been solved except the issue of interns which is still contentious.

Doctors' strike: KMPDU rejects government offer, says interns left out
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-23 19:28:34

Doctors' strike: KMPDU rejects government offer, says interns left out

KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah told the press that they must fight for interns, as they are the most vulnerable group in the profession.

State threatens to fire striking doctors after talks hit snag
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-23 17:23:39

State threatens to fire striking doctors after talks hit snag

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
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-23 08:16:25

Health crisis: Night meeting to end doctors' strike fails to unlock impasse

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

Cancer patients' care in jeopardy as licensing committee rejects foreign doctors
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-20 16:17:14

Cancer patients' care in jeopardy as licensing committee rejects foreign doctors

The KMPDC licensing committee has declined to clear four Ethiopian oncologists who have already reported to the hospital to replace the doctors who went on strike.