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.

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

Today’s engagement with the Council of Governors (#CoG) yielded important progress:  KES 1.75 Billion Salary Arrears Approved: Counties to disburse funds by June 30, 2025. Postgraduate Fees: Payment for 188 doctors completed; reforms to streamline the process are underway. Promotions: Still unresolved in 14 counties — May 9, 2025, deadline set for action or escalation. Car-Loan and Mortgage Access: Push

The KMPDU Nyanza Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM) comes on the heels of major regional engagements, including the Siaya County Doctors’ Strike negotiations, the Homa Bay CBA Implementation and Monitoring Committee Meeting, and the Kisii County Return to Work Formula (RTWF) Implementation. Each of these processes secured critical commitments, including: Budget reviews to facilitate promotions and redesignations, Activation of medical

KMPDU attended the just-concluded 52nd Kenya Medical Association (KMA) Annual Conference held in Kisii County, Kenya. While KMA serves as the umbrella professional body promoting quality medical practice, KMPDU’s sole mandate remains safeguarding the welfare and rights of doctors across the country. The KMPDU Secretary General, Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah, was ably represented by the KMPDU Nyanza Branch Chairman, Dr.