Health services at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret are set to be grounded after workers’ unions issued a strike notice. The strike notice lapses on the midnight of Monday, April 20, 2026. According to officials from all
MoreThe centre, currently in its pilot phase, will operate 24/7, connecting ambulances with healthcare facilities and tracking their movements in real-time
MoreThe Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists' and Dentist Union (KMPDU) issued the notice on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
MoreThe union was represented by Secretary-General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah, Chairperson Dr. Abidan Mwachi, and other senior members
MoreDr Oluga served as KMPDU boss from 2014 to February 2020. He later became the Director of Health Services at the Nairobi Metropolitan Services before being promoted to Senior Director at the Ministry of Health.
MoreKMPDU officials announced the end of the strike on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, after signing a return-to-work agreement with the MTRH management
MoreIn the notice issued by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentist Union (KMPDU), the doctors accuse the MTRH management of, among other things, extending unfair labour practices to them through irregular employment and contracts and denial of leave.
MoreThe President said the government will continually engage stakeholders in the health sector, including health workers’ unions, to promote industrial harmony and long-lasting solutions to the challenges.
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