Press Statement: Kiambu Doctors Strike Begins After Failed County Engagement and Court Sanctions Strike Action
PSI Statement on WHO Global Code of Practice & HRH Strategy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWw24Xb3RXA GENEVA May 27, 2025 Public Services International (PSI) welcomes the Director-General’s reports on the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel and the Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health (HRH). We commend the acknowledgment of current implementation challenges and strongly support the
May 22, 2025 Another win for our doctors and a reminder that collective action delivers results! All 21 consultants in Tharaka Nithi County have officially been promoted from Job Group Q to S, a long-overdue recognition of their service and expertise. 11 promotion letters have been issued The remaining 10 letters will be released in June This success stems directly from
Every year, thousands of brilliant, passionate young doctors begin their careers as medical interns, full of potential, yet entering a system that too often overlooks, underpays, or undervalues them. Many of these doctors navigate the early stages of their careers alone, unaware of the protective power of collective action. Without early union engagement, they risk being isolated in a fragmented
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union warmly congratulates Dr. Mundia on his election as President of the Kenya Dental Association.
Mombasa – May 10, 2025 One year after our historic 56-day nationwide doctors’ strike, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) held its Annual Delegates Conference (ADC) 2025 under the powerful and timely theme:“Caring for the Caregivers: Prioritizing Doctors’ Rights and Well-being for a Healthier Nation.” Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, this year’s ADC served as a
May 05, 2025 The KMPDU Lower Eastern Branch Annual General Meeting brought together doctors from Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui to address persistent regional challenges affecting healthcare professionals. Central to the discussions were promotions, job regrading for doctors and consultants, medical insurance, salary delays, postgraduate study releases, and broader CBA and RTWF compliance. The union reaffirmed its commitment to holding counties
May 05, 2025 The KMPDU Nairobi Branch Annual General Meeting convened just weeks after the conclusion of a landmark 39-day industrial action, during which Nairobi County formally committed to meeting all 9 demands presented by its doctors. These commitments followed sustained union pressure and solidarity on the frontlines of healthcare delivery in the capital. While AGMs provide an important
May 04, 2025 The Coast Branch Annual General Meeting has sounded a clear warning: doctors in Kwale, Lamu, and Tana River will no longer tolerate continued CBA violations. From stalled promotions to lack of medical cover, failure to implement salary harmonization, and delays in transitioning to permanent and pensionable terms, the counties have ignored their obligations long enough. Legal action
May 04, 2025 The KMPDU Western Branch Annual General Meeting was a spirited and action-focused session that reflected both progress and persistent injustice. Doctors in Busia and Vihiga celebrated significant milestones, including full promotions and the long-overdue transition to permanent and pensionable terms. These victories are a direct outcome of sustained union pressure and the unwavering determination of doctors in
May 1, 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya This Labour Day, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) led a powerful national reflection on the state of healthcare work in Kenya, issuing an urgent call for dignity, fair compensation, and safe working conditions for all medical professionals. KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah marked the day by honouring the courage
KMPDU demands urgent action against unethical recruitment of foreign doctors linked to organ trafficking, calls for audits, labor compliance, and prioritization of unemployed Kenyan doctors to protect public health interests.