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.
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… h ministry reach agreement on doctors' pay, CBA, internships By Citizen Reporter July 02, 2026 11:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Health CS Aden Duale chats with KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah …
KMPDU, Health ministry reach agreement on doctors' pay, CBA, internshipsCitizen Digital
Doctors threaten strike in Trans Nzoia over delayed salaries, unpaid arrears By Citizen Reporter July 01, 2026 04:42 (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, Chairman Dr. …
Doctors threaten strike in Trans Nzoia over delayed salaries, unpaid arrearsCitizen Digital
KMPDU lauds smooth Gov't deployment of 2026/2027 medical interns By Citizen Reporter June 26, 2026 07:29 (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 receives Health CS Aden Dua …
KMPDU lauds smooth Gov't deployment of 2026/2027 medical internsCitizen Digital
… Davji Atellah (Secretary General), and Dr. Dennis Miskellah (Deputy Secretary General). …
Win for KMPDU leadership as court throws out election petitionCitizen Digital
… Davji Atellah said in the statement. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The KMPDU boss noted that a conciliation process conducted …
Kericho doctors issue 7-day strike notice over unresolved labour grievancesCitizen Digital
… KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah has been blunt, demanding total transparency from the Kenyan government on why it agreed to take up the US offer, and asking a question that has resonated with many Kenyans: "What makes the US choose Kenya when the epicentre of the outbrea …
Ebola: Ready or just greedy? Politicians say Kenya is ready, doctors warn we are notCitizen Digital
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the union had received reports that a paediatric dentist, theatre staff and members of the nursing team were physically assaulted, intimidated and subjected to violence by relatives of a minor patien …
KMPDU condemns assault of healthcare workers at Gertrude's Children's Hospital, calls for arrestsThe Standard
… and members of the nursing team having been physically assaulted, intimidated and subjected to violence by relatives of a minor patient on June 5.Violence against healthcare workers is an attack on the healthcare system itself,” said the Secretary General KPMDU, Dr Davji Atellah …
KMPDU condemns assault of healthcare workers at Gertrude's Children's HospitalCitizen Digital
'Set up Ebola quarantine facility in DRC, not Kenya!' KMPDU tells Gov't By Ian Omondi May 30, 2026 03:53 (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 on May …
'Set up Ebola quarantine facility in DRC, not Kenya!' KMPDU tells Gov'tThe Standard
… Davji Atellah briefs the media on Kenya's unpreparedness on Ebola epidemic.[ [David Gichuru,Standard] Doctors are now demanding public participation in the planned establishment of a quarantine facility for American citizens infected with or suspected of contracting Ebola in the …
Doctors demand public participation on planned Ebola quarantine centre for AmericansKMPDU 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →