Press Statement: Congratulating Dr Mercy Mwangangi on Appointment as CEO of SHA Congratulations Dr. Mercy Mwangangi on your appointment as CEO of SHA. On that desk awaits a stack of complaints, petitions, and hope.
On April 10, 2025, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) held a high-level meeting with the newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, to address pressing issues affecting doctors nationwide. The engagement yielded concrete commitments from the Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies, marking significant progress in ongoing negotiations. Key Takeaways from the Meeting:
After 39 days of steadfast solidarity, the Nairobi County doctors’ strike has been officially suspended. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has successfully secured a clear path forward on all nine demands presented to the County Government and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Nairobi County Wins Reinstatement of all dismissed doctors Issuance of 369 Permanent and Pensionable (PnP)
KMPDU extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Dennis Mugambi on his appointment as the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Health in Meru County. Dr. Mugambi has served the doctors of Upper Eastern with unwavering dedication, both as a committed member and as Chairperson. His leadership has been marked by integrity, resilience, and a deep commitment to the welfare of doctors
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) yesterday hosted a courtesy call from the Consulate of the Embassy of Ukraine. The meeting focused on exploring areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration between KMPDU and Ukrainian health institutions. Discussions covered a wide range of topics, including post-internship exchange programs, career development and training, health policy and advocacy, advanced
Class of 1/1, elite status. The journey was anything but easy. From the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to relentless doctors’ strikes, suspensions, and the immense responsibilities of serving as Secretary General of KMPDU. Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah walked a path marked by sacrifice, resilience, and unshakable commitment. No shortcuts. No handouts. Just grit, purpose, and service to doctors across
Doctors in Kakamega County held a town hall meeting with Branch Executive Committee (BEC) members at the Kakamega County Referral Hospital CME Hall. The engagement aimed to foster dialogue between doctors and their union leadership regarding ongoing strike concerns and to strengthen unity among members. During the meeting, members outlined key demands to the County Government. These included delayed promotions,
Press Statement : Congratulations to Dr. Frederick Ouma Oluga Dear Dr.Frederick Oluga your leadership as Secretary General left an enduring legacy in our union and the health sector. Congratulations!
We’ve petitioned MoH, SHA and the Senate on unresolved grievances—i.e. intern postings per CBA2017 & a fraudulent medical scheme—while standing with UHC staff facing five years of wage theft. If unresolved by ADC 2025, we’ll withdraw our skills, leading to a total shutdown.
Doctors, healthcare workers, and civil servants, it’s time to stand up for our rights! Join us on 18th March 2025 as we march to demand: 1.Immediate posting of medical interns 2. Full implementation of the Public Officer Medical Fund Route: KNH – Ministry of Health – National Treasury – SHA – Ministry of Public Service. We demand action, not empty
#SHA/#SHIF only seems functional in TV and radio interviews, where politicians and tenderpreneurs defend its glaring failure, while thousands of civil servants remain without medical cover.Despite consistent salary deductions, the government fails to remit SHIF and medical allowances, leaving workers stranded as SHA halts coverage on the 9th. This is not just an administrative lapse but gross negligence, endangering lives.Meanwhile,
Nairobi doctors are enduring wage theft, brutal conditions, and systemic neglect—some have gone four years without pay. Instead of addressing the crisis, the county government has resorted to mass dismissals, blatantly violating the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that was meant to safeguard healthcare workers’ rights. Meanwhile, patients suffer in overcrowded hospitals, facing severe shortages of medical personnel and essential