Emily Chebet
50 Articles
Intern doctors accuse KMPDU of betrayal after agreement with Gov't
A week after the doctors' strike came to an end, the issue of terms for intern doctors which was a key point of contention remains unresolved. The matter is pending before the Labour court in Eldoret, with KMPDU in its defence saying that it gave the government 6...
How gov't officials marked tree planting holiday countrywide
The holiday was declared by the government to commemorate Kenyans who have lost their lives due to the ongoing floods in the country.
Patients still stranded as clinical officers, lab technicians continue with strike
Patients who sought services at level two and level one facilities on Thursday were still stranded. Unions of the two cadres of health workers are now warning of continued industrial action until the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors pay attention t...
KMPDU, Gov’t in meeting over return-to-work formula as clinical officers take to streets
KMPDU and the government through CoG and the Ministry of Health are in a meeting to try and come up with the formula as directed by the court.This even as the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) was on the streets on day 37 of their strike on Tuesday.
Gov’t, doctors fail to agree again as KMPDU officials storm out of talks
In a meeting with the Whole of the Nation Approach Committee, that went on late into the night, accusations and counter-accusations from both parties led to a deadlock.
Two injured as clashes erupt during burial in Migori
The victims were caught in the chaos as opposing groups, one aligned with Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko and the other supportive of Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, engaged in violence.
High Court orders Gov't, doctors to sign return-to-work formula by Monday
The court declined to order KMPDU to call off the ongoing strike before signing a return-to-work formula as requested by the government.Justice Byram Ongaya directed the two parties to set aside the issue of remuneration of intern doctors saying the case is already be...
Public servants join doctors on the streets as strike enters 48th day
The unions have also taken issue with the statement by the Public Service CS Moses Kuria on the intention to convert public service workers from permanent to contractual terms of employment.They argue that this is against labour laws and the International Labour Treat...
Three more bodies retrieved from Kwa Muswii River after lorry was swept by floods
On Friday, three people drowned in Machakos after the swollen Tindanda River swept away their vehicle.
KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah among doctors fired as strike rages on
Dr. Miskellah was fired from his position as Senior Medical Officer by the Embu County government for “desertion of duty.”The KMPDU Deputy SG was also informed of his right to appeal the decision within six months before the County Public Service Board.