Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has secured a deal with Tharaka Nithi county that will see 21 doctors promoted.
The promotions, which KMPDU secretary general Davji Atellah termed long overdue owing to the doctors’ expertise and service, will see the said medical consultants moved from Job Group Q to S.
In a statement seen by TUKIO, Atellah announced that 11 doctors have already received their promotion letters, while the remaining 10 are expected to receive theirs in June.
"We are proud to announce a major milestone in the fight for justice and dignity for our medical professionals. 11 doctors have already received their promotion letters this month, with the remaining 10 set to receive theirs in June.
This bold and commendable step is a direct result of the Return to Work Formula (RTWF) signed on 8th May 2025, and follows the critical engagement we had with the Council of Governors on April 25, 2025," said Atellah.Atellah praised Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki’s decisiveness in ensuring the promotions, saying the county boss bypassed unnecessary bureaucracy.
"We are proud to announce a major milestone in the fight for justice and dignity for our medical professionals. 11 doctors have already received their promotion letters this month, with the remaining 10 set to receive theirs in June.
This bold and commendable step is a direct result of the Return to Work Formula (RTWF) signed on 8th May 2025, and follows the critical engagement we had with the Council of Governors on April 25, 2025," said Atellah.The KMPDU boss said Njuki’s kind of leadership is what the healthcare system needs, one that respects, empowers, and uplifts the professionals it depends on.