Union Leaders Jailed as Kenya Doctors' Strike Enters 72nd Day

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union officials were handed suspended sentences on two previous occasions to allow them time to enter negotiations with the government but they allegedly ignored the court order and were sentenced for contempt.

Striking doctors (file photo)

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