Kenya: Medical Union Approaches Parliament Over Kiambu Strike

Kenya: Medical Union Approaches Parliament Over Kiambu Strike

Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has petitioned the National Assembly to intervene in the prolonged doctors' strike in Kiambu County, accusing the devolved government of breaching multiple employment laws and collective agreements.

KMPDU drags Kiambu to House committee over prolonged strike

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 — The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has petitioned the National Assembly to intervene in the prolonged doctors’ strike in Kiambu County, accusing the devolved government of breaching multiple employment laws and collective agreements. In the petition dated October 14, and addressed to National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge and Health Committee Chair James Nyikal, KMPDU Secretary-Genera…