The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has shifted its focus to the immediate settlement of 2024–2025 salary arrears and the updating of doctors’ payslips to reflect new basic salary rates.
Union Statement
On Thursday, September 11, KMPDU National Chairperson Abidan Mwachi urged the government to fulfill its commitment to doctors. He confirmed that the second batch of arrears had already been processed and directed doctors to check their accounts.
“Brothers and sisters, it has been seven long years, countless nights marked by tear gas and petitions, sackcloth and ashes, threats and intimidation, protests and prayers. You stayed the course. Your Union delivered,” Mwachi said.
He added that funds were already being processed and asked members to share confirmations as part of the union’s tradition.
Government’s Commitment
The arrears date back to the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed between doctors and the government. In July 2023, President William Ruto pledged to clear the Ksh3.5 billion debt in two phases.
According to a circular issued at the time, the payments would be completed within two years starting July 1, 2024. The circular also acknowledged the return-to-work formula signed in May 2024, which highlighted the need for a pay review.
Next Focus
While welcoming the payment of long-overdue arrears, Mwachi noted that KMPDU is now demanding:
- Full disbursement of 2024–2025 arrears.
- Updated payslips showing the new basic salary rates.
“With the same clarity of purpose, we now focus on full payment of the 2024–2025 arrears and ensuring every payslip reflects the new basic salary rates,” Mwachi affirmed.
Strategic Push
The union insists that its persistent push has paid off, proving that strategic and intentional leadership delivers results for healthcare workers.
