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

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

Kericho Doctors Down Tools Over Failed CBA Implementation https://kmpdu-website-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/29152808/kericho-doctors-strike.mp4- Doctors demand payment of salary arrears owed to eight doctors.- The county’s inaction has disrupted services at Kericho County Referral Hospital.- Doctors accuse the County Government of breaching the agreement reached in March 2025

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