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Dr Davji Atellah

Also known as: KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah

Secretary General of Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union, contesting Lang'ata parliamentary seat in 2027.

2026-05-092026-09-19

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    KMPDU boss Atellah calls for better working conditions for community health promoters By Citizen Reporter September 16, 2026 06:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KMPDU SG Dr.

    KMPDU boss Atellah calls for better working conditions for community health promoters
  3. Citizen Digital

    KMPDU boss Davji Atellah declares bid for Lang’ata MP seat in 2027 By Ian Omondi September 08, 2026 02:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KMPDU Secretary General Dr.

    KMPDU boss Davji Atellah declares bid for Lang’ata MP seat in 2027
  4. Citizen Digital

    KMPDU boss Davji Atellah declares bid for Lang’ata MP seat in 2027 By Ian Omondi September 08, 2026 02:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KMPDU Secretary General Dr.

    KMPDU boss Davji Atellah declares bid for Lang’ata MP seat in 2027
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMore than 1,000 youths in Lang’ata have urged Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah to challenge MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, in the 2027 General Election.

    Atellah courted to challenge Jalang'o for Lang'ata seat
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah is being courted for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat, after more than 1,000 youths in the constituency urged him to vie for it in the 2027 General Election.

    Atellah courted for Lang'ata seat as youths push 2027 bid
  7. August 2026
  8. The Standard

    They proposed hospitals and families instead agree on payment plans, including instalments.Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Atellah went further and called for the Bill's withdrawal entirely, arguing existing laws already

    KMPDU opposes Sh5m fine, five-year jail term for detaining patients
  9. The Standard

    Speaking during an interview on Spice FM on Friday, Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) National Chairman Peterson Wachira and Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary-General and CEO Davji Atellah warned that reforms will struggle to deli

    Inadequate funding to blame for healthcare crisis, unions say
  10. Citizen Digital

    KMPDU condemns assault, arrest of Ugandan medical interns By Ian Omondi August 17, 2026 07:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah addresses the press flanked by intern

    KMPDU condemns assault, arrest of Ugandan medical interns
  11. July 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    KMPDU threatens nationwide doctors' strike over delayed salary adjustments By Ian Omondi July 22, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah addressin

    KMPDU threatens nationwide doctors' strike over delayed salary adjustments
  13. The Standard

    We will not allow administrative inertia to rob doctors of their dignity and hard-earned rights," said KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah.In a circular dated Tuesday, July 21, Atellah said the union had exhausted administrative, legal and intergovernmental efforts to secure

    Doctors threaten nationwide strike over delayed salary adjustments

Wednesday 16 September

  1. KMPDU chief pledges better pay, resources for community health promoters

    KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah committed to advocating for improved working conditions for Community Health Promoters, including timely payment and adequate facilitation, after meeting with CHPs in Mugumoini who raised concerns about delayed payments, inadequate facilitation, and limited resources.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. KMPDU chief Davji Atellah contests Lang'ata MP seat in 2027

    KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has announced his bid for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in 2027, pledging to prioritise education, healthcare and economic empowerment. His entry follows incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor's decision not to seek re-election to the National Assembly seat.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KMPDU chief Davji Atellah enters Lang'ata MP race for 2027

    KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has declared his candidacy for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging to prioritise education, healthcare and economic empowerment. His bid follows incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor's decision to contest the Nairobi Senate position instead.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 5 September

  1. KMPDU leader Atellah urged to challenge Jalang'o in 2027 Langata race

    More than 1,000 youths in Langata have called on KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah to contest the 2027 General Election against incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang'o). Atellah has outlined proposals on education, healthcare, youth empowerment and informal-sector support while meeting constituents.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. KMPDU leader courted for Lang'ata parliamentary seat in 2027

    Dr Davji Atellah, Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union, is being encouraged by over 1,000 youths in Lang'ata constituency to run for the parliamentary seat in 2027, with the incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor declining to defend it and instead running for Nairobi Senate.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 22 August

  1. KMPDU opposes Sh5m fine and five-year jail for patient detention

    Health sector stakeholders clashed at a National Assembly hearing on the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2026 over a proposed Sh5 million fine and five-year jail term for detaining patients or bodies over unpaid bills. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union called for the Bill's withdrawal, arguing existing laws already address malpractice, while others proposed payment plans as an alternative.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 21 August

  1. Health unions blame inadequate financing for Kenya's healthcare crisis

    Kenya Union of Clinical Officers and Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union officials say healthcare challenges stem from inadequate and delayed financing, and that reforms cannot succeed without sufficient resources. They urged the government to prioritise healthcare financing and implement a mechanism to ensure health facilities are paid amounts owed to them, particularly reimbursements from insurers.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 17 August

  1. KMPDU condemns assault and arrest of Ugandan medical interns

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the arrest, alleged harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, calling for their immediate and unconditional release. KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the union stood in solidarity with Ugandan medical interns demanding better working conditions, timely deployment and payment of stipends, and called on Ugandan authorities to release all interns and healthcare workers detained for participating in peaceful demonstrations.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. KMPDU threatens nationwide strike over delayed salary adjustments

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened to call a nationwide doctors' strike if county governments fail to implement long-delayed basic salary adjustments and clear outstanding arrears under the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Union Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah directed doctors across all 47 counties to verify whether revised salary scales were reflected in July 2026 payslips, warning of immediate industrial action and contempt of court proceedings against non-compliant accounting officers.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Doctors threaten nationwide strike over delayed salary adjustments

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened a nationwide strike, directing doctors in all 47 counties to check their July 2026 payslips and warning of industrial action if revised salaries or a payment schedule for arrears are not reflected.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. KMPDU and Health Ministry agree on doctors' pay and conditions

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union and the Health Ministry have reached agreements on salaries, collective bargaining agreements, medical cover, employment and internship following a meeting led by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The Ministry committed to activate the IPPD code to enable implementation of basic salary adjustments under the CBA and include 2024-2025 basic salary arrears.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Trans Nzoia doctors issue seven-day strike notice over unpaid salaries

    Doctors in Trans Nzoia County have issued a seven-day strike notice to the county government over failure to implement a return-to-work agreement signed in February 2026. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union says key provisions of the agreement, including salary payments and arrears, remain unimplemented.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. KMPDU welcomes smooth deployment of 2026/2027 medical interns

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has praised the government's planned deployment of the 2026/2027 cohort of medical interns, calling it a major victory from years of advocacy. KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah noted this marks a significant change from previous years when young doctors protested over delayed postings and unpaid salaries.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 21 June

  1. Court dismisses petition challenging KMPDU April 2026 elections

    Kenya's Employment and Labour Relations Court has struck out a petition contesting the outcome of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union's April 2026 elections, allowing the elected leadership to proceed with advancing members' welfare.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kericho doctors issue seven-day strike notice over grievances

    Doctors in Kericho County have issued a seven-day strike notice, citing the county government's failure to implement a Return-to-Work agreement signed in March 2025 and address employment grievances. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) says the county has not honoured commitments despite previous engagements.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kenya divided over planned Ebola quarantine facility

    Kenya's government, backed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, says the country is prepared to host an Ebola quarantine facility announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late May; doctors' unions and a majority of Kenyans oppose the plan, with street protests resulting in at least one death and a High Court injunction filed.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. KMPDU condemns assault of healthcare workers at Gertrude's Children's Hospital

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has condemned the assault of a paediatric dentist, theatre staff and nursing team by relatives of a minor patient at Gertrude's Children's Hospital on June 5, calling the incident a disturbing example of growing workplace violence in Kenya's health sector.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KMPDU condemns assault of healthcare workers at Gertrude's Hospital

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has condemned an alleged assault on a paediatric dentist, theatre staff, and nursing team members at Gertrude's Children's Hospital on June 5, reportedly by relatives of a minor patient. KMPDU demanded immediate investigations and prosecution, warning that violence against healthcare workers undermines patient care and creates unsafe working environments.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. KMPDU urges Ebola containment focus in DRC, not Kenya

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has urged the government and regional partners to concentrate Ebola containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo rather than establish treatment and quarantine facilities in Kenya, arguing that resources are most effective at the outbreak's epicentre.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Doctors demand transparency on planned Ebola quarantine facility

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has demanded that the government hold public participation and fully disclose the contents of an agreement to establish a quarantine facility for American citizens infected with or suspected of contracting Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that secrecy has fuelled public anxiety and mistrust.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. U.S. commits $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness

    The United States government has committed $13.5 million toward Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President William Ruto discuss the ongoing regional outbreak and public health response, with the U.S. also providing $112 million in bilateral assistance to the regional response.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. KMPDU demands government disclose US-Kenya Ebola facility talks

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has given the government 48 hours to make public ongoing negotiations with the United States over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning of nationwide industrial action if the deal proceeds without public disclosure and healthcare reforms.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. KMPDU calls for hospital security after mob raid in Naivasha

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union condemned a mob's storming of Naivasha County Referral Hospital on May 18 during fuel price protests, where a body was seized from hospital custody. The union's Secretary General demanded the government deploy security to health facilities nationwide, citing threats to staff safety and the disruption of medical operations.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 9 May

  1. KMPDU seeks 30% salary raise for doctors nationwide

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union is pushing the government to implement a 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement that includes a 30 per cent salary increment for doctors. The union's secretary general noted that doctors have not received a salary increase since 2017, despite rising inflation and cost of living.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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