NAIROBI – July 4, 2025 As Kenya grapples with an alarming surge in violent crackdowns; increasingly carried out through the use of hired goons, vandalism, and forceful suppression of lawful assemblies; one critical impact remains dangerously ignored: the toll on healthcare systems and frontline health workers. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), alongside the Kenya Union of Clinical

NAIROBI: June 30, 2025 Today marks a landmark moment in Kenya’s healthcare history, a day that will be remembered for generations to come. For the first time ever, over 6,000 healthcare workers, including more than 2,000 medical doctor interns, have been officially posted for internship across the country. This unprecedented achievement represents a tremendous leap forward for the future of

LIVERPOOL: June 29, 2025 KMPDU was proud to take part in the recently held UNISON Annual Delegate Conference in Liverpool, England, representing Kenya’s healthcare workforce on the global stage. Our National Treasurer, Dr. Mercy Nabwire, who also serves as KMPDU’s Head of Global Solidarity, attended the conference and shared insights into the union’s grassroots approach to organizing doctors across both

GENEVA – June 7, 2025 KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah and National Chair Dr. Abidan Mwachi are proudly representing KMPDU, COTU–Kenya, and Public Services International (PSI) at the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. As part of the Committee on the Application of Standards, they are carrying Kenya’s voice to the global stage, advocating for: Stronger protection against

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