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Striking doctors have issued a new set of conditions before the troubled negotiations with the government can resume.

To begin with, Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has resolved not to engage in any negotiations with the Government if Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu is part of it.

READ MORE: Doctor’s story with patient and why she won’t return to work

The doctors are accusing the Health CS of drafting a new collective bargaining agreement, and being the stumbling block to reaching a deal with the government.

Ironically, the new CBA presented to the doctors had agreed to some of their demands such as a call room, equipping of facilities and provision of security and compensation for the extra hours given.

However, the salaries drafted in the CBA of Sh.196,000 for the lowest paid and Sh.481,000 for the highest paid were a far cry from the Sh.325,000 for the lowest paid and Sh.852,000 for the highest paid demanded by doctors.

“We no longer want to engage with Mailu. It is either he resigns or he is sacked. But we cannot negotiate with people who have partisan interests,” said KMPDU Secretary General Ouma Oluga.

According to the doctors, the talks must be conducted by a mediator who is either the Kenya medical Association or the Kenya Human Rights Commission.

The doctors are also demanding that the talks be conducted in public to ensure that they are transparent.

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