Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) staged a nationwide strike demanding the government to honour their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)....CONTINUE READING
Part of the agreements included a promotion, medical cover and placement of interns, which CS Susan Nakhumicha said would take effect in April 2024.
However, a letter showing the amount each intern should be paid depending on different levels angered Kenyans, causing a stir online.
Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) new salary pay scale for medical interest has stunned many Kenyans.
This followed a nationwide doctors’ strike organised by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU).
KMPDU demanded full implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by the government, which entailed promotion, medical cover, internship posting, postgraduate fee payment, study leaves, and pension.
Responding to the internship programme, Health CS Susan Nakhumicha said the interns will be placed in April 2024 after review in line with the Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Nakhumicha wrote to SRC seeking a pay scale stipend for medical interns. The commission approved a stipend for medical interns placed in different cadres, with a minimum salary of KSh 27,000 and a maximum of KSh 70,000.
This letter sparked debate among many Kenyans, who criticised the government for failing to heed the healthcare practitioners’ grievances.
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah declared that the planned industrial action remained on schedule despite ongoing negotiations with the government.
Atellah expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in discussions with the Ministry of Health and confirmed that the strike would commence as scheduled.
He conveyed his gratitude to healthcare workers for their support following his assault by police officers, emphasising resilience in the pursuit of a better healthcare system…CONTINUE READING>>
