The 10th Annual Delegates Conference (ADC) marked a defining moment for our Union and for the future of healthcare in Kenya. What took place was not simply a gathering of delegates, but a united movement of doctors drawn from every corner of the country, converging with a shared purpose: to defend the dignity of the medical profession and strengthen healthcare

MOMBASA: September 17, 2026 In a significant milestone for labour relations and healthcare workforce management, 70 doctors in Mombasa County have officially received their promotion letters, marking the first time such a major promotion exercise has been successfully concluded without the need for industrial action. The development reflects the growing value of sustained engagement, structured dialogue, and a shared commitment

MADRID: September 16, 2026 The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) joined trade union leaders, public sector workers, and civil society representatives from around the world at the Public Services Fightback Conference in Madrid, Spain, reaffirming its commitment to defending public services, protecting workers’ rights, and advancing social justice. The conference brought together voices from diverse sectors and countries

KMPDU mourns the passing of Dr. David Morton Silverstein, a physician who devoted more than five decades to medicine in Kenya and became part of the story of The Nairobi Hospital.

KISII: September 12, 2026 The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nyanza Branch has secured a series of commitments from the Kisii County Government aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, improving working conditions for doctors, and enhancing patient care across the county. During a high-level engagement held at the Kisii Consultants’ Dinner, representatives of the County Government and KMPDU

https://kmpdu.org/kisii-county-commits-to-key-healthcare-reforms-following-kmpdu-engagement/ KMPDU Nyanza yesterday hosted Kisii County Governor H.E. Simba Arati for a high-level Town Hall meeting that brought together a record 85 consultants, alongside members of the County Public Service Board, Human Resource Department, and the County Department of Health. The engagement provided a platform for doctors to directly raise concerns affecting healthcare delivery, workforce welfare, and the functioning

KMPDU welcomes and congratulate the Council of Governors and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives on reaching an agreement that has brought the over 40 days nationwide nurses’ strike to and end.

NAIROBI: September 08, 2026 When One Part of Healthcare Is Compromised, the Entire System Suffers The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has expressed deep concern over the prolonged nationwide nurses’ strike, warning that the continued disruption of nursing services is placing immense pressure on public hospitals, healthcare workers, and patients across the country. As the strike extends beyond

Today, we mourn a brother, a comrade and a steadfast advocate for workers – Bro. Albert Njeru Obed. May he rest in peace.

NAIROBI: August 23, 2026 The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) convened its inaugural Nairobi Branch Leadership Meeting at Heron Portico, bringing together hospital representatives from across Nairobi County in a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening coordination, enhancing representation, and advancing the welfare of doctors. The meeting marked an important milestone for the newly constituted Branch leadership as

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has called for the withdrawal of the proposed Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026, citing concerns over its necessity, legal coherence, and potential impact on the healthcare sector. The Union presented its position during a public participation forum convened by the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health in Kiambu County,

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) today held a follow-up engagement with the Ministry of Health, led by Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the implementation of commitments affecting doctors across the country. The meeting focused on two critical issues that remain a priority for the Union: the payment