KMPDU issues red notice to Nakuru, Laikipia, Kajiado for violating return-to-work formula

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a red notice to Nakuru, Laikipia and Kajiado counties for violating the Return-to-Work formula and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which sought to address issues affecting the health sector.

In a statement to newsrooms after the South Rift Annual General Meeting held in Nakuru, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah urged the three counties to honour the two agreements by May 24, 2025, failure to which he pointed out that doctors would proceed on strike.

"Let it be clear: We will no longer wait for justice; we will enforce it. Counties must act. Healthcare cannot be held hostage by inaction," he stated. 

Further, Dr. Atellah lauded new Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for his efforts in resolving long-standing issues within the sector. 

"We commend the progress made particularly on arrears, internship placements, postgraduate training, promotions, and medical insurance. We acknowledge the Ministry of Health's renewed momentum under the new CS in resolving long-standing issues," he stated. 

Following his recent appointment as Health CS, Duale confirmed that the posting of medical interns would commence on July 1, 2025, citing that the process would be carried out by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).

The resolve came after the CS held a meeting with health union leaders on April 10, 2025, where both parties agreed to solve the doctors' pay arrears and posting of interns in a fortnight.

“We expect this matter to be resolved within two weeks,” Dr. Atellah said at the time.