The standoff between the government and medical practitioners persists with neither party showing yielding ground amidst the ongoing doctors&#8217; strike that has entered its fourth week. In a statement on Sunday, April 7, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General, Davji Atellah, fired back at President William Ruto following his declaration that [&#8230;]

‘We won’t compromise on fair compensation for our hard work’ – Atellah tells Ruto

The standoff between the government and medical practitioners persists with neither party showing yielding ground amidst the ongoing doctors' strike that has entered its fourth week.
Despite government pressure, doctors' salaries, anchored on CBA, are non-negotiable.
We won't compromise on fair compensation for our hard work.
It's unjust to target us for wage bill control while state officers enjoy hefty paychecks.
The Head of State acknowledged the concerns brought forth by medical practitioners but emphasized the necessity of living within the country's means.