KMPDU issues 21-day strike notice targeting Uasin Gishu county
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has Issued a 21-day strike notice specifically for Uasin Gishu County.
This was a meeting on Monday, January 22 with doctors from Uasin-Gishu County, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), and Moi University.
Chaired by KMPDU Secretary-General Atellah Davji, the meeting focused on addressing pressing concerns affecting members across various medical institutions.
The agenda covered a range of vital issues, including:
- MTRH CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement)
- Contractual Engagements
- KMPDU/MOI University Recognition Agreement
- SHIF Medical Cover
- Lack of Promotions
- Taxation
- Critical Shortage of Doctors, Especially in Uasin Gishu County
- Undergraduate and Post-graduate Training
- Leadership – Doctors Taking Up Leadership Positions
During the discussions, KMPDU emphasised the need for unity of purpose among doctors in addressing these concerns.
Collective advocacy, they stressed, is crucial in championing the rights of medical professionals and ensuring a conducive working environment.
As the meeting progressed, it became evident that the challenges faced by KMPDU members are not isolated but shared across different medical institutions and counties.
This realisation underscored the importance of solidarity among doctors, transcending institutional boundaries and county governments.
Recognising that common concerns extend beyond specific workplaces, KMPDU highlighted that unity is a powerful tool in advocating for improved working conditions, fair compensation, and the recognition of professional contributions.
The leadership urged all doctors to stand united in the pursuit of their collective interests.
In December, a warning was issued regarding imminent strikes in six counties to address critical issues, including inadequate hospital equipment, insufficient drug supplies, failure to honor Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and delayed promotions, among other concerns.
KMPDU Secretary General, Davji Atellah, said that the strikes would commence on various dates in January, 2024.
Atellah expressed the frustrations of healthcare professionals in these counties, highlighting their weariness attributed to the alleged reluctance of county governments to implement their rightful entitlements.