Top KMPDU Official Fired As Counties Begin to Tame Striking Doctors

 Doctors belonging to the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) are starting to receive termination letters due to the ongoing strike.

One of those sacked is Dennis Miskellah, the KMPDU deputy secretary-general. He mentioned that he stopped getting paid 19 months ago and was assured he would be reinstated. Instead, he received a dismissal letter because he took part in the current strike.

Miskellah expressed his belief that all striking doctors understand they may face consequences to achieve their objectives.

A recent court ruling ordered doctors to return to work for emergency cases while awaiting further discussions between their union and the government.

The ruling stated that a minimum of two doctors from each professional rank must be available at designated hospitals.

Earlier, on March 27, the Council of Governors (CoG) urged doctors to follow the court order to end the strike. The CoG warned of disciplinary action against doctors who did not comply.

They advised individual counties to handle the strike internally and take action against doctors who neglect their duties.

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria on April 24 ruled out medical interns earning a higher salary, terming the demands as unrealistic.