President Uhuru Kenyatta, through State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu, on Sunday stated that the National Government has been playing its role towards ensuring the over two months doctors’ strike comes to an end.
The Head of State stated that negotiations between the Council of Governors and the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) — the main parties to the doctors’ strike — have continued throughout the weekend in order to meet a timeline to report on progress.
“The National Government continues to play its role to mediate and advise between the doctors and their employers, the County Governments.
“As has been the case throughout this process, the National Government will continue to support negotiations in every way possible,” a statement from the Presidency read in part.
The President further noted that the Ministry of Labour “which has historically been charged with stepping in, as a broker” is lending its experience to each and every party.
“Officials of the Ministry of Health have also remained engaged throughout the process with the aim of adding value and support to driving the negotiations towards a speedy resolution and return to work. Which is what all of us are working towards,” the statement concluded.
The doctors strike is now on its 78th day.
