The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) held a consultative engagement with the Management of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), led by Ag. CEO Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, to initiate structured implementation discussions on labour, training, and health system priorities aligned to the resolutions of the 10th Annual Delegates Conference (ADC). The meeting marked the first formal step in translating

Human resources remain the foundation of Kenya’s healthcare system, accounting for nearly a third of total health expenditure and between 60–70% of county health budgets. The strength of any health system ultimately depends on the people who deliver care—doctors, nurses, specialists, pharmacists, clinical officers, laboratory professionals, and all frontline healthcare workers whose expertise sustains service delivery. Yet despite this significant

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

Ahead of the 2026 Annual Delegates Conference (ADC), KMPDU leadership, young doctor delegates, and key stakeholders convened for a mentorship and strategy engagement focused on the future of the medical profession and the urgent priorities facing doctors across the country. The session, attended by Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga alongside KMPDU leadership and emerging doctor leaders, created an important platform

We have officially concluded the 2026 Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Leadership Induction for our newly elected National and Branch officials. This was more than an orientation exercise. It was a deliberate moment of reflection, learning, and preparation for the weighty responsibility that comes with leading a professional union of doctors. Through structured engagements on labour history,

Today, we honor the dignity of work and the resilience of every worker who keeps this country moving. From healthcare workers standing long hours in understaffed facilities, to every Kenyan striving daily to earn an honest living, the labour force remains the backbone of our nation. Their commitment sustains essential services, drives productivity, and upholds the wellbeing of society. However,

Pursuant to Article VIII of the KMPDU Constitution and in preparation for the forthcoming Annual Delegates Conference (ADC) scheduled for 9th May 2026, the Union hereby invites expressions of Interest from eligible members for appointment to the Union’s Standing Committees

Pursuant to the KMPDU Constitution and in preparation for the upcoming Annual Delegates Conference (ADC) scheduled for 9th May 2026, the Union hereby invites expressions of interest for Three (3) positions of Union Trustee.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) congratulates the newly elected National and Branch leaders following the successful conclusion of the Union’s electoral process and the official declaration of results by the Independent Electoral Committee (IEC). The elections mark another important milestone in KMPDU’s democratic journey, reaffirming the Union’s commitment to constitutional governance, transparency, and member participation. Through

KMPDU held a high-level consultative meeting with the Kiambu County Government, led by Governor Kimani Wamatangi, to review the implementation of the October 2025 Return-to-Work Formula (RTWF) and address several outstanding issues affecting doctors. The engagement underscored the importance of social dialogue in resolving labour concerns and strengthening healthcare service delivery. The discussions focused on career progression, staff welfare, disciplinary