A New Chapter for KMPDU: Members Elect New Leaders to Guide the Union Forward
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) congratulates the newly elected National and
Kevin Oyowe
Software Engineer, Digital Innovation Strategist
Kevin Oyowe is an Experienced IT Software Engineer, Consultant and Health Informatician specializing in the design and development of practical, scalable digital innovation solutions. He has led and contributed to high-impact health technology projects across Kenya and the United States, including the HITSystem, CATSystem, Kenya National Cancer Registry (KNCR), Covid Tracking System (Unified Government of Wyandotte County Health Department), and The COPE Project (University of Kansas Medical Center). He currently serves as an IT Consultant at Global Health Innovations (GHI), providing insights on the operations of critical digital health infrastructure.
In addition to his technical work, Kevin is a strong advocate for the rights and welfare of healthcare workers in Kenya, actively contributing to digital transformation efforts and issue-based advocacy for doctors in Kenya and East Africa.
He is also an active contributor to healthcare research and data-driven publications, with a strong focus on leveraging web, mobile and AI technologies to improve maternal, child health, and cancer outcomes.
Kevin is an active contributor in the OpenMRS (Open Source Medical Records System) global community, engaging in collaborative development, knowledge sharing, and implementation discussions that advance open-source health information systems worldwide.
He completed a Medical Research Exchange Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center, with a focus on global health research, cervical cancer, and cross-cultural collaboration.
His professional journey also includes key roles at CHS Kenya and KEMRI-FACES, where he played pivotal roles in health information systems strengthening, data systems integration, and program-scale analytics; experiences that continue to inform his holistic approach to public health informatics.
Technical Skills:
- - Full Stack Software Engineering
- - Database Administration
- - Data Management, Analysis & Visualization
- - Server Administration & Infrastructure Management
- - Cloud Computing & Solutions Architecture
- - Health Informatics Systems
Articles by: Kevin Oyowe
Kiambu County and KMPDU Reach Key Agreements on Promotions, Study Leave, and Doctors’ Welfare
KMPDU held a high-level consultative meeting with the Kiambu County Government, led by Governor Kimani
Bungoma Doctors Demand Fair Employment, Career Progression, and Dignified Working Conditions
KMPDU’s National Team convened a Working Kamukunji with doctors in Bungoma County to engage directly
Unity in Purpose: KMPDU Stands with Doctors in Kisumu and JOOTRH
Unity remains the greatest strength of the medical profession. During our engagement with doctors in
Meru Doctors’ Strike Suspended Following Landmark Agreement with County Government
KMPDU has suspended the planned industrial action in Meru County following the successful conclusion of
Mombasa Doctors’ Strike Called Off Following Landmark Agreement
KMPDU has officially called off the Mombasa doctors’ strike following the successful conclusion of negotiations
KMPDU Condemns the Interdiction of Coast General CEO, Warns Against Political Interference
KMPDU has strongly condemned the interdiction of the Chief Executive Officer of Coast General Teaching
