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

KMPDU Mourns the Passing of Dr. Peter Otieno Ochung’o

NAIROBI – July 7, 2026 The strongest partnerships are often not defined by public recognition or ceremonial moments, but by a shared commitment to purpose, impact, and long-term institutional growth. This week, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) joined the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Kenya at the Sarova Stanley, Nairobi, to celebrate the leadership and contributions of outgoing Country

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A high-level consultative meeting held on 8 July 2026 between the KMPDU Nyanza Branch leadership and the Kisii County Government, chaired by the Deputy Governor, has marked an important step toward resolving pending labour disputes affecting doctors in Kisii County. The engagement brought together union and county leaders in a structured dialogue focused on addressing longstanding concerns that have impacted

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By Dr Kahura Mundia, President-Kenya Dental Association The recent joint inspections of April 2026 of Kenya’s dentistry schools by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and the Commission for University Education (CUE) mark an important milestone in the country’s commitment to quality healthcare training, patient safety and regional leadership in health professions education.   Conducted in preparation for

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) today held a high-level consultative meeting with the Ministry of Health, led by Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, resulting in a series of significant commitments aimed at addressing long-standing issues affecting doctors across the country. The meeting reflects the continued value of structured social dialogue in resolving challenges facing Kenya’s healthcare workforce.

Leadership is ultimately measured not by promises or rhetoric, but by results. For many years, Kenya’s health sector was characterized by recurring industrial actions, prolonged delays in the deployment of medical interns, and persistent human resource challenges that undermined both healthcare delivery and the welfare of health workers. These recurring issues created uncertainty for young professionals entering the workforce and