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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 14, 2025
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KMPDU drags Kiambu to House committee over prolonged strike

The union said doctors have gone for months without pay, promotions, or proper medical cover, despite repeated conciliation efforts and court rulings affirming the legality of the strike. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has petitioned the National Assembly to intervene in the prolonged doctors' strike in Kiambu County, which has lasted for 138 days. The union accuses the county government of numerous employment law breaches and neglecting collective agreements.
- The strike began on May 27, 2024, and is one of Kenya's longest.
- KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah urged Parliament to launch a formal inquiry into the county's "sustained pattern of neglect and illegality."
- Violations cited include chronic salary delays, failure to remit Social Health Insurance (SHI) premiums, and non-implementation of promotions, despite a Return-to-Work Formula signed on May 8, 2024.
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