KMPDU issues 2-week strike notice for Moi Referral doctors
Union says major hospitals had implemented signed CBAs but MTRH had not
4mon agoBY MATHEWS NDANYIRift-valley
Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, CoG chair Ahmed Abdullahi and KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah. /KMPDU“This bold and commendable step is a direct result of the Return to Work Formula (RTWF) signed on 8th May 2025, and follows the critical engagement we had with the Council of Governors on 25th April 2025,” Atellah said in a statement.
The union leader summarised this move as a signal of renewed respect for healthcare professionals and could be a turning point in addressing systemic challenges in the sector.
“This is the kind of leadership our healthcare system needs, one that respects, empowers, and uplifts the very professionals it depends on. When doctors are valued, healthcare delivery flourishes. We celebrate this win and call on other countries to follow suit. Our doctors deserve no less,” he added.
He credited the achievement to the leadership of Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, lauding his direct approach in addressing the long-standing issue of stalled career progression among senior medical professionals.
“What sets this achievement apart is the decisive and efficient leadership of Governor Muthomi Njuki, who bypassed unnecessary bureaucracy, no job advertisements, no interviews, just action,” said Atellah.
The promotions are seen as a direct response to ongoing concerns about stalled promotions, understaffing, and low morale within Kenya’s public healthcare system.
KMPDU has been pushing for better terms for medical practitioners, including timely promotions and improved working conditions.
