8^thMay 2024 marked the end of 56 days of nationwide doctors' strike, which had been called by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU). The prolonged strike visited immense suffering upon many patients, especially in public health facilities.

With the aid of relevant illustrations, and citing relevant legal provisions and case law, discuss the right to strike with particular focus on workers who provide essential services in Kenya (20 marks).