The Senate Health Committee has termed the 2013 collective bargaining agreement between doctors and the government as illegal.

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Wilfred Machage, the committee chair argued that no progress would be attained if the striking medics do not accept the reality on the ground.

“The major player, being the courts, should be fair. It will also soften the minds of doctors. And in any case, should they jail the doctors, who will they negotiate with?” argued Machage.

Machage further condemned the doctors for demanding the 300 per cent salary increment without considering the economic situation.

“The CBA doctors are basing their arguments on is unconstitutional. The doctors may not have the locus standing to base their arguments on that document,” said Machage

The Kuria senator further advised the government to negotiate without issuing threats.

“I have information that the government has an intention to lay off all doctors and the county government the same and seek to restart employment. It is sensible on matters labour, but it is total non-sense on matters health,” said Machage.

The doctor's strike is now in its second months.