KISII: November 15, 2025 The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU), Nyanza Chapter, proudly joined faculty, families, and friends in celebrating a historic moment, the graduation of the inaugural MBChB Class of Kisii University School of Medicine. This milestone marks not only the culmination of years of dedication and sacrifice, but the beginning of a journey that will

DIANI: November 11, 2025 KMPDU joined the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) Annual Scientific Conference in Diani, represented by the Union Chairman Dr. Abidan Mwachi, following an invitation from KDA President and our own Deputy Chairman, Dr. Kahura Mundia. The event also featured the Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, underscoring the national significance of the discussions held. During the

KENDU BAY: November 7, 2025 The KMPDU family and friends, together with hundreds of mourners from across Kenya gathered in Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay County, to lay to rest a man whose life touched many, Mzee Musa Atellah Abonyo, the beloved father of our Secretary General, Dr. Davji Atellah. More than just a burial, it was a celebration of a

KISUMU: October 27, 2025 The management of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has officially entered into an agreement with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to provide comprehensive medical cover for all its staff members. This positive development was announced during a crucial meeting between the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU), Kisumu Chapter, and the

We deeply regret to announce the passing of Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah’s father earlier today. Mzee had bravely battled a chronic illness for some time and, until recently, remained in remarkably high spirits and sound mind. As we mourn this profound loss, we extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers for grace, strength, and calm to our Secretary General and his

KIAMBU: October 24, 2025 After five months of steadfast struggle, principled engagement, and unwavering solidarity, KMPDU has officially called off the doctors’ strike in Kiambu County following the signing of a Return-to-Work Formula (RTWF) with the County Government of Kiambu and the Kiambu County Public Service Board. The agreement, brokered through the Council of Governors (CoG), marks the end of

We have lost a monumental figure, a titan of our liberation struggle, a fearless defender of democracy and a statesman

NAIROBI: Oct 1, 2025 KMPDU recently hosted a full-day FAC | Branch Treasurers & Secretariat Training at our National Offices, bringing together union officers from across the country for a day of learning, collaboration, and capacity building. The sessions focused on financial analysis, management accounting, and planning practices, essential tools to ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability within our union. Facilitators

NAIROBI: Oct 1, 2025 At the KMPDU National Office, we recently hosted registrars from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to discuss ongoing disruptions affecting their postgraduate clinical training at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The registrars raised several pressing concerns, including halted teaching sessions, missed clinical rotations, delayed examinations, and postponed graduations, particularly in specialties like dermatology and

NAIROBI: Sep 30, 2025 Kenya’s umbrella of health unions, including KMPDU, is calling for immediate government intervention to address ongoing challenges facing healthcare workers, with a particular focus on Kiambu County. The unions are demanding urgent action on several critical fronts: UHC Staff Absorption: Many counties have yet to issue permanent and pensionable letters, despite harmonized salaries under the national

Dear KMPDU Members,
I address to you today with a deep sense of pride and a call to continued action.

NAIROBI: SEP 19, 2025 Today at State House, KMPDU joined H.E. President William Samoei Ruto and the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, for the official launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), which will extend coverage to 2.2 million vulnerable Kenyans. In his address, the President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to respecting Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and