Doctors suspend services in Siaya over assault on colleague

Siaya County health services ground to a halt on Tuesday after doctorssuspended operationsto protest an alleged assault on a colleague by county officials and an area chief.In a statement on Tuesday, December 2, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nyanza branch announced that all its members working in thecounty withdrew their services following the November 30 incident in Bondo Sub-County.The union claims a young doctor was attacked by county staff and the area chief around 10 p.m. while attending to emergency patients, one of whom later died from gunshotFollow The Standard
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on WhatsAppwounds.Branch Secretary Aggrey Nyabuti said the doctor's only offense was providing emergency services to a patient other than the one preferred by a county official."This barbaric act is not only morally reprehensible but also a direct violation of international labor standards," Nyabuti said in a letter addressed to County Secretary JosephOgutu.The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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In a statement on Tuesday, December 2, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nyanza branch announced that all its members working in thecounty withdrew their services following the November 30 incident in Bondo Sub-County.The union claims a young doctor was attacked by county staff and the area chief around 10 p.m. while attending to emergency patients, one of whom later died from gunshotFollow The Standard
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on WhatsAppwounds.Branch Secretary Aggrey Nyabuti said the doctor's only offense was providing emergency services to a patient other than the one preferred by a county official."This barbaric act is not only morally reprehensible but also a direct violation of international labor standards," Nyabuti said in a letter addressed to County Secretary JosephOgutu.The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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county withdrew their services following the November 30 incident in Bondo Sub-County.The union claims a young doctor was attacked by county staff and the area chief around 10 p.m. while attending to emergency patients, one of whom later died from gunshotFollow The Standard
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on WhatsAppwounds.Branch Secretary Aggrey Nyabuti said the doctor's only offense was providing emergency services to a patient other than the one preferred by a county official."This barbaric act is not only morally reprehensible but also a direct violation of international labor standards," Nyabuti said in a letter addressed to County Secretary JosephOgutu.The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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The union claims a young doctor was attacked by county staff and the area chief around 10 p.m. while attending to emergency patients, one of whom later died from gunshotFollow The Standard
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on WhatsAppwounds.Branch Secretary Aggrey Nyabuti said the doctor's only offense was providing emergency services to a patient other than the one preferred by a county official."This barbaric act is not only morally reprehensible but also a direct violation of international labor standards," Nyabuti said in a letter addressed to County Secretary JosephOgutu.The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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wounds.Branch Secretary Aggrey Nyabuti said the doctor's only offense was providing emergency services to a patient other than the one preferred by a county official."This barbaric act is not only morally reprehensible but also a direct violation of international labor standards," Nyabuti said in a letter addressed to County Secretary JosephOgutu.The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Branch Secretary Aggrey Nyabuti said the doctor's only offense was providing emergency services to a patient other than the one preferred by a county official."This barbaric act is not only morally reprehensible but also a direct violation of international labor standards," Nyabuti said in a letter addressed to County Secretary JosephOgutu.The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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"This barbaric act is not only morally reprehensible but also a direct violation of international labor standards," Nyabuti said in a letter addressed to County Secretary JosephOgutu.The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Ogutu.The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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The union cited the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 onOccupational Safety and Health, which obligates employers and governments to ensureworkplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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workplaces are safe and free from violence, intimidation and hazards.Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Nyabuti said the union will not tolerate violence against healthcare workers and suspended all medical services until Governor James Orengo takes decisive action.The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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The union demands that Orengo rein in county executive committee members, personal assistants and local leaders, guarantee adherence to workplace safety guidelines andpublicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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publicly commit to protecting healthcare workers from intimidation and assault.Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Branch Chairman Steve Ndonga noted that doctors in Siaya have lodged complaints of verbal abuse and intimidation during consultations, with several cases of threats andbeatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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beatings documented in local hospitals, particularly in emergency wards.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UP"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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"We won't bury our heads in the sand. Our members have encountered harassment, intimidation and in some cases, physical assault by patients or relatives while dischargingStay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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their duties," Ndonga told reporters Tuesday.He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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He added that some of these acts were reportedly perpetrated by government leaders.The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Siaya branch also condemned the attack. Branch Secretary Kennedy Hamisi said staff were physically assaulted and the medicaldoctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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doctor was forcibly frog-marched while attending to an emergency case.Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Hamisi said perpetrators went further to threaten termination of employment, an act he termed unlawful and abusive."In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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"In light of this incident and until the above demands are addressed, our members will not resume duties at the Bondo Sub County Hospital," Hamisi said.County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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County Secretary Ogutu said a preliminary review by the Department of Health found no evidence suggesting that any county officials, staff from the Office of the Governor orother county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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other county personnel were involved in any assault on the medical officer on the night of November 30.Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Ogutu explained that the incident involved two patients who were rushed to a county health facility with gunshot wounds. One patient later died due to the severity of his injuries,while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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while the second was stabilized and transferred to Siaya County Referral Hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger.He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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He noted that commotion erupted when relatives and members of the publicaccompanied the patients, disrupting emergency operations, which appeared to contribute tomisunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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misunderstandings surrounding the incident."Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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"Immediately after the incident, the Department of Health convened a multistakeholder meeting with hospital leadership and staff who were on duty. A formal investigation isongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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ongoing and the county has assured that its findings will be made public once concluded," Ogutu said.He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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He emphasized that the county remains committed to safeguarding health workers and maintaining a safe environment for service delivery.Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Ogutu further noted that ongoing engagements with KMPDU aim to address concerns constructively while ensuring uninterrupted health services for residents.Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Ndonga cited previous assaults, including the 2024 attack on senior oncologist Balaji Jagannathan, who was stabbed multiple times by a patient.Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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Doctors will not return to work until security is strengthened in all health facilities, perpetrators of violence are prosecuted promptly and a binding framework is established toprevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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prevent future attacks, the union said.The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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The union also demanded swift passage of legislation that criminalizes violence against medical professionals and guarantees strict penalties."As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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"As the doctors' union, our members will not continue to risk their lives inunsafe workplacesuntil measures guaranteeing our safety are implemented," Ndonga observed.The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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The strike comes after Siaya County experienced multiple labor disputes in 2025, including a strike by doctors in January over delayed promotions and a September incidentwhere nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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where nurses were attacked during a protest outside the governor's office.Follow The Standard
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