Doctors defy return-to-work order despite State's threat of dismissal

Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Union(KMPDU) officials led by Secretary General Dr. Ouma Oluga (C) and Chairman Samuel Oroko (R) addressing the media outside Kenyatta national Hospital , Nairobi on Monday 19/12/16 where they threatened to withdraw from the negotiation if the government arrest any of their officials for not calling off the strike. PHOTO BY PIUS CHERUIYOT

Striking doctors have dared the Government to sack them as the crippling strike drags into its sixth week.

Officials of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) said it was unfortunate that the Government had resorted to strong-arm tactics to crush the strike.