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Kenya: Doctors' Union Officials Jailed
Nation, 13 February 2017
The labour court has jailed officials of the doctors' union for contempt. Read more »
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)
The coercive methods used by the government to force doctors back to work and its refusal to make any concessions has reportedly strengthened their resolve. Read more »
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