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. 

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: 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."

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.

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.

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.

Doctors' strike: Governors ask state not to honour CBA
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-16 14:21:29

Doctors' strike: Governors ask state not to honour CBA

They have also vowed to take legal action against the striking medics for absconding duty.

Doctors' strike: KNCHR asks state to ensure talks, end threats
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-15 18:48:34

Doctors' strike: KNCHR asks state to ensure talks, end threats

The rights body is pushing for talks to end the strike and wants the immediate end of threats by the government.

Mandera doctors join nationwide strike after delay over Ramadan
  • Author: Adan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-04-15 00:07:42

Mandera doctors join nationwide strike after delay over Ramadan

They say they delayed their strike to keep from burdening the people during Ramadan.

'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.

Police directed to deal with striking doctors "disrupting public activities"
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-14 09:50:06

Police directed to deal with striking doctors "disrupting public activities"

Police IG Koome said medics participating in the strike have become a public nuisance, using whistles and vuvuzelas during demonstrations.

Patients turn to pharmacies as Kenya's doctors continue strike
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-04-11 14:52:00

Patients turn to pharmacies as Kenya's doctors continue strike

Desperate for medical attention amid the doctors' strike, some say they have no choice but to turn to pharmacists, who may be unqualified.

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.

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.

Garissa doctors vow not to bow to pressure over medics strike
  • Author: Abdimalik Hajir
  • Date: 2024-04-06 12:15:32

Garissa doctors vow not to bow to pressure over medics strike

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

Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-03 15:17:06

Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action

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

Doctors say they'll not bow to threats, vow to continue with strike
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-02 13:44:12

Doctors say they'll not bow to threats, vow to continue with strike

The medics condemned recent threats issued by various county governors, management of national referral hospitals and Ministry of Health demanding doctors to return to work under duress.

Pain, agony for Kenyans as doctors keep away from hospitals
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-03-24 14:04:59

Pain, agony for Kenyans as doctors keep away from hospitals

The medics are now calling for a meeting with President William Ruto as they seek a resolution to end the stalemate.