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Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital doctors will go on strike from midnight after talks between the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the hospital’s management collapsed.
KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah confirmed the strike in a statement to Standard Digital on Tuesday, February 4, citing unresolved grievances.
The union, in a post on its X page, said it has also issued an ultimatum to Nairobi Hospital over the long-overdue Risk Allowance and served strike notices to Elgeyo Marakwet and MTRH regarding promotions and contractual terms.
KMPDU leadership holds the Ministry of Health and all employers accountable for addressing these concerns.
The union has accused MTRH’s board and human resources department of delaying solutions to key welfare issues, including failure to convert contracts to permanent and pensionable terms, non-remittance of third-party deductions, lack of medical insurance cover, stalled promotions, and non-registration of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
KMPDU warned that unless these issues are resolved within 14 days, doctors at MTRH will withdraw their services indefinitely.
In a letter dated January 22 and signed by KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah, the union cited six grievances including failure to convert doctors from contractual to permanent and pensionable terms.
“KMPDU notes that MTRH has subjected doctors to unfair labour practices including irregular contracts, denial of leave, lack of medical cover and lack of career progression,” said Atellah.
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The union accused the hospital of failing to remit third-party deductions for bank loans, investment policies and pensions, resulting in penalties for affected doctors.
They also noted that doctors and their families have lacked medical insurance since the lapse of an NHIF contract in August 2024.
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