I am pleased to inform the nation that after intense engagements with the government under the leadership of H.E. the Deputy President, Prof. Kindiki Kithure, last evening, we signed a deal. Please find below the full PRESS STATEMENT ON AVERTING NATIONAL DOCTORS STRIKE (PDF)
The 2024 KMPDU Special Delegates Conference, attended by over 600 doctors, marked a turning point in the union’s advocacy efforts. On 30th November 2024, the delegates unanimously ratified industrial action, signaling the union’s resolve to address persistent injustices in the healthcare sector. This decision mandates the National Advisory Council to issue an official strike notice on Monday, 2nd December 2024,
The Special Delegates Conference (#SDC) 2024 serves as a pivotal gathering of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU), uniting its top decision-making organ to deliberate on critical matters impacting the medical profession. This annual event underscores the union’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by healthcare workers and safeguarding the profession’s future. This year’s agenda is centered
In Retrospect: Reflecting on Milestones, Sacrifices, and the Journey Ahead The journey toward fair treatment for healthcare professionals has been marked by challenges and unpredictability, yet significant milestones remind us of the progress made. This mission—anchored in a fundamental truth that essential service providers deserve value equal to their contribution—continues to drive us forward, fueled by collective resilience and unwavering
From the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the North Rift Branch, we have collectively reiterated a crucial principle: negotiations are not confined to boardrooms. This meeting underscored our unwavering commitment to pursuing all constitutionally outlined avenues to achieve fairness and justice in healthcare. When every other approach has been exhausted, we reaffirm our right to withhold our skills and explore
In a monumental stride toward addressing the long-standing issues facing healthcare professionals, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have signed a groundbreaking Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This pivotal agreement, covering the period from July 2021 to June 2025, signals a new dawn for doctors at Kenya’s premier referral hospital. The CBA seeks
At our National Advisory Council (NAC) meeting • Beyond fulfilling a constitutional requirement, KMPDU’s biannual NAC meetings continuously enhance the union’s leadership capacity while addressing both existing and emerging issues affecting our members.
Following our strike notice and concerns raised about the ongoing healthcare coverage crisis, we have been informed that the Comprehensive Medical Insurance Scheme for Public Servants has been temporarily extended until 21st November 2024. While this extension offers short-term relief, it falls short of addressing the broader healthcare gaps and uncertainties affecting public servants and Kenyans at large. We urge
14 Days !! As public sector unions, we demand immediate action on the flawed rollout of SHA, continuation of comprehensive healthcare coverage, and 100% job transition for former NHIF workers. If these are not resolved within 14 days, all the unions will begin industrial action.
Amidst the growing disapproval of SHIF/SHA, #KMPDU continues to hold joint deliberations as a follow-up action against this fraudulent scheme. As stated in our press conference yesterday, we have reiterated that SHIF/SHA will deny Kenyans access to healthcare insurance.
SHIF is a capsizing ship! There is too much bilge water for it to sail. We have repudiated the act from November 2023, with one message: it will deny Kenyans access to healthcare.
We owe it to Dr. Moraa and every healthcare worker in this country; to demand work environments that prioritize workers’ mental well-being, ensure timely and fair compensation, and hold accountable those who perpetuate abuse and exploitation.
