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

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has officially suspended the doctors’ strike in Kericho County following successful negotiations with the County Government and the signing of a comprehensive Implementation Matrix to guide the execution of all agreed resolutions. The decision paves the way for the restoration of healthcare services across public health facilities in the county after

The dental profession has expressed profound concern and unequivocal condemnation following the reported publication by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) of a purported scope of practice that seeks to authorize persons who are not qualified dentists to provide dental care services. In a statement issued on 23 July 2026, the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) described the reported

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has secured key commitments on the implementation of doctors’ basic salary adjustments following high-level engagements with the Council of Governors (CoG) held on 22 July 2026. The meeting followed the Union’s ultimatum issued on 21 July 2026, demanding clarity and action on the long-awaited implementation of revised salary structures and outstanding

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐂𝐁𝐀 & 𝐑𝐓𝐖𝐅) 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 APPENDICES-Update-on-Basic-Salary-Adjustments.pdf

NAIROBI – July 17, 2026 The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nairobi Branch has continued its engagement with key health sector institutions following a courtesy visit to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing the welfare of employees covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The delegation, led by Nairobi Branch Chairman

KISII – July 17, 2026 The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced the withdrawal of services by doctors working in public health facilities across Kisii County following the County Government’s failure to honour previously agreed commitments regarding salary payments and related dues. The action follows the lapse of timelines that had been communicated to the County

MERU – July 17, 2026 The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has officially called off the doctors’ strike in Meru County following successful negotiations with the County Government and the signing of a Return to Work Agreement (RTWA). The agreement marks a significant breakthrough in addressing key concerns that had prompted industrial action and reaffirms the value

MWATATE – July 15, 2026 The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Taita Taveta Branch Executive Committee (BEC) today held a consultative meeting with the Taita Taveta County Government, led by the Deputy Governor, to formally introduce the newly elected branch leadership and reaffirm the Union’s commitment to advancing the welfare of doctors through structured dialogue and continuous

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) proudly celebrates the recognition of its National Chairman, Dr Abidan Mwachi, by the American College of Surgeons, one of the world’s most respected professional surgical bodies. The honour marks a significant milestone not only in Dr. Mwachi’s distinguished career as a surgeon and healthcare leader but also for Kenya’s medical profession.

NAIROBI – July 13, 2026 A historic milestone has been achieved for doctors in Nairobi as the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nairobi Branch officially opens its first-ever dedicated office, providing the Union’s largest branch with a permanent operational home for the first time. The Nairobi Branch Office was officially launched during a ceremony attended by KMPDU

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