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MTRH doctors resume work after work agreement

Health & Science

By David Njaaga | Feb 11, 2025

**MTRH CEO Dr Philip Kirwa (left) and KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah sign doctors' return-to-work agreement in Uasin Gishu.** [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Doctors at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) have ended their strike after reaching a deal with the hospital administration.

The strike, which began on February 5, had paralysed healthcare services at the facility.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) said on Tuesday, February 11, doctors had resumed work after securing commitments on contract terms, promotions and salary arrears.

“Doctors on contract terms for over a year will be moved to permanent and pensionable terms by April 30,” said the agreement.

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The hospital also agreed to stop hiring doctors on contract terms.

Promotions for eligible doctors will be processed immediately following interviews set for February 11 and 12, with implementation in the February pay slip.

Salary arrears from the 2020 Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) job evaluation will be reviewed, with a joint committee expected to submit a plan within 60 days.