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    "content": "have been threatened and put in jail. We have seen situations where there seems to a complete disjoint even in the way the progression for the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) should have taken place. For example, in January, seven counties withheld December salaries of more than 300 striking doctors despite an offer that was given in terms of breaking it down according to the CBA. That was not done properly and that means that even the amount that has been offered of about 40 per cent pay rise has not been interpreted. That was done on 4th January. On 6th January, doctors met and discussed the pay deal but again there was a rejection. By 10th January, doctors were warming up to a legal battle which has blown up. We have had dismissals that were meant to have been done by 23rd January for about 4,000 workers. On 24th January, through the union, again mediation took place. The Labour Relations Court and the Ministry of Health have also come in to try and discuss this. However, on 25th January, there was a fresh bid to end the doctors’ strike but those talks have collapsed. Now we have a situation where we have a scene that has been very unusual in this sector. We have seen doctors in white coats moving up and down, trying to ask for their rights. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this is an issue that would have easily been put to rest by having the various sectors sit down to find an amicable solution. I know that the Senate Committee on Health has made arbitration on this matter. Even as late as today, the Committee on Health addressed this. I remember comments that you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, and Sen. (Prof.) Lesan have made. However, we need to find a way of ensuring that all sectors are brought to the table to solve this once and for all. We have a situation that is even worse because the strike has gone on to even include the private hospitals. So, for the next 48 hours, anybody who will fall sick in this country will have nowhere to go. This is an urgent matter of national importance. It is about the lives of Kenyans across the country. Two important issues that are very key are health and education and they need to be addressed very urgently. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move. I request Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale to second."
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