The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has defended its elections held on March 14, 2026, at the Tom Mboya Labour College, asserting that the process met constitutional thresholds and saw “overwhelming participation” from affiliated unions. In a statement dated March 18, 2026, Secretary General Francis Atwoli dismissed a petition…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Mombasa County government, warning that health services could grind to a halt if longstanding labour grievances are not resolved. Union’s Accusations In a strongly-worded letter dated Tuesday, February 24, 2026, KMPDU Secretary General…
Healthcare services in Kiambu County were disrupted on Monday, October 13, 2025, as members of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) staged demonstrations to protest worsening conditions in public hospitals. Led by KMPDU Secretary-General Dr. Davji Atellah, the medics marched through Kiambu town, demanding that Governor Kimani…
Former Chief Justice David Kenani Maraga has strongly criticised the state of healthcare in Kiambu County following reports by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) alleging 136 infant deaths within four months. In a statement shared on his X handle on Friday, October 3, 2025, Maraga described…
The Kiambu County Government has challenged recent figures released by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), which alleged that 136 infants died due to maternal-related complications in the past four months. Speaking on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Health Chief Officer Patrick Nyagah clarified that official county records…
The Kiambu County Government has dismissed reports suggesting that health services have been crippled by an ongoing doctors’ strike. Chief Officer for Health, Patrick Nyagah, speaking on Friday, October 3, 2025, clarified that all hospitals across the county remain operational despite disputes with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists…