Doctors in Eldoret stage street demos amid ongoing strike

The strike, which is in its 2nd month, has paralyzed services in most public hospitals nationwide.

In Summary

• The demos on the streets of Eldoret were led by KMPDU officials, with branch chairman Dr Kamonzi Mulei at the front.

• The protesting doctors are from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, county hospitals, and other medical institutions in the region.

The striking doctors on the streets of Eldoret on April 15, 2024
The striking doctors on the streets of Eldoret on April 15, 2024
Image: MATHEWS NDANYI

Doctors in Eldoret took to the streets on Monday as part of the ongoing strike to demand better terms of service.

The demos on the streets of Eldoret were led by KMPDU officials, with branch chairman Dr Kamonzi Mulei at the front.

The protesting doctors are from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, county hospitals, and other medical institutions in the region.

The striking doctors on the streets of Eldoret on April 15, 2024
The striking doctors on the streets of Eldoret on April 15, 2024
Image: MATHEWS NDANYI

They were joined by clinical officers and nurses from hospitals in the region.

"We will remain on the streets until the government meets our demands," Dr Mulei said.

The striking doctors march through the streets in Eldoret on April 15, 2024
The striking doctors march through the streets in Eldoret on April 15, 2024
Image: MATHEWS NDANYI

Dr Mueli said their main demand remains full implementation of the delayed 2017 CBA agreement.

The strike which is in its 2nd month has paralysed serves in most public hospitals countrywide.

The striking doctors march through the streets in Eldoret on April 15, 2024
The striking doctors march through the streets in Eldoret on April 15, 2024
Image: MATHEWS NDANYI
KMPDU branch officials leading the doctors strike in Eldoret on April 15, 2024
KMPDU branch officials leading the doctors strike in Eldoret on April 15, 2024
Image: MATHEWS NDANYI

KMPDU branch officials leading the doctors strike in Eldoret on April 15, 2024
KMPDU branch officials leading the doctors strike in Eldoret on April 15, 2024
Image: MATHEWS NDANYI
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