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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 5, 2025
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KMPDU plots Wamatangi ouster as Kiambu health crisis deepens, asks Ruto to step in
The union warned it will mobilize a nationwide solidarity strike unless grievances raised by its Kiambu members are addressed within 14 days. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has called on President William Ruto to dissolve the Kiambu County Government due to a deepening health crisis and an unresolved doctors' strike, which began 128 days ago.
- The strike has led to an alleged 63 newborn deaths at Kiambu Level 4 Hospital, a figure disputed by the county which reports 58.
- KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah stated the strike was avoidable and warned of a nationwide solidarity strike and street demonstrations.
- Kiambu County faces accusations of defying court orders, delaying salaries, and failing to promote doctors, leading to the redeployment of 697 medical interns by the Ministry of Health.
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