The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) was proudly represented at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, by Secretary General Davji Bhimji Atellah and Chairman Abidan Mwachi. Held under the theme “Advancing Social Justice, Promoting Decent Work,” the conference brought together worker, employer, and government representatives from 187 member states to engage

The recent emergence of Ebola cases within the East African region has once again brought into focus the importance of public health preparedness and the resilience of national health systems. While no country wishes to face an outbreak, preparedness requires honest assessment, proactive planning, and decisive action long before a crisis arrives. In the wake of this growing regional threat,

KMPDU Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Government to Publicly Disclose Talks With U.S. Over Proposed Ebola Quarantine Facility or Face Nationwide Doctors’ Strike

On 8th May 2026, medics took a day off to interact with history. The faculty of history & archeology at the University of Nairobi teemed with medical practitioners, pharmacists & dentists from across this our land and nation. A rare lifetime experience. Way back in 1905 in his essay ‘Life of Reason’, George Santayana pitched for retentiveness: “Those who do

Kenya’s healthcare system is once again at a defining moment. In recent weeks, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has intensified its push for improved welfare for doctors, issuing fresh strike notices in counties, demanding long-overdue salary adjustments, and warning of possible nationwide industrial action if longstanding commitments continue to be ignored. At the center of this

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) was proudly represented at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva, Switzerland, by Dr Kahura Mundia, the Union’s Deputy National Chairperson and President of the Kenya Dental Association. Dr. Mundia was participating as part of the Public Services International (PSI) delegation, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between KMPDU and PSI

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) continues to strengthen its global labour partnerships as Dr Davji Bhimji Atellah, Secretary General of KMPDU, and Dr Idan Miskellah, Deputy Secretary General, represent Kenyan healthcare workers at the Jobs With Justice National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The conference has brought together labour leaders, worker organisations, and social justice

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Nairobi Branch has intensified its engagement with the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) following a high-level follow-up meeting aimed at advancing key welfare priorities affecting doctors in the county. The meeting brought together senior county leadership, including the County Secretary, the CEC for Boroughs and Personnel, Chief Officers for Health, Public

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has intensified its push for improved welfare for doctors, placing a 30% salary increment at the centre of negotiations under the proposed 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The proposal reflects the Union’s broader agenda to secure fair compensation, strengthen job security, and improve working conditions for doctors across Kenya. Speaking during

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has formally issued 21-day strike notices to the County Governments of Meru County and Isiolo County, citing persistent labour violations, failure to honour signed agreements, chronic staffing shortages, delayed salaries, and continued disregard for doctors’ welfare. Unless urgent action is taken, doctors in both counties are set to withdraw services beginning

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