Doctors are planning to hold month long vigils in solidarity with seven of their top union officials who were jailed Monday for contempt by the Industrial and Labour Relations court. Following the ruling, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Union (KMPDU) Nairobi Branch Secretary General Thuranira Kaugiria stated that the vigils will be held at the … Read more
Abandoned medical stretchers seen at the emergency section of the Kenyatta National hospital A Kenyan judge on Monday ordered that officials from the national doctors’ union be jailed for one month amid an ongoing strike over pay and conditions in public hospitals. “This court decides to resume its order sentencing the applicants to a one … Read more
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union has issued a 21-day strike notice to government demanding a 300 percent pay rise. The union wants Salaries and Remuneration Commission to recognize a collective bargaining agreement as directed by the courts. Speaking during a press conference Saturday, Secretary General of the Union Dr. Ouma Oluga says … Read more
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union has issued a 21-day strike notice to government demanding a 300 percent pay rise. The union wants Salaries and Remuneration Commission to recognize a collective bargaining agreement as directed by the courts. Speaking during a press conference Saturday, Secretary General of the Union Dr. Ouma Oluga says … Read more