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Dr. Kahura Mundia

Also known as: KDA President Dr. Kahura Mundia · Dr Kahura Mundia

Dentist who filed a constitutional petition against Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council decisions expanding non-dentist scope of practice.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Dennis Miskellah, Dr. Kahura Mundia, Dr. Renoh Omoro, Dr. …

    KMPDU shifts to dialogue in push for 2025-2029 doctors’ CBA
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    KDA warns against unqualified persons offering dental services By Ian Omondi September 12, 2026 03:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KDA President Dr. Kahura Mundia addresses a past press conference, flank …

    KDA warns against unqualified persons offering dental services
  5. August 2026
  6. The Standard

    … The matter is scheduled for mention on Thursday, Oct. 8, for directions on submissions.The petition was filed by Dr. Kahura Mundia, Dr. …

    High Court suspends expansion of non-dentists' dental roles
  7. Citizen Digital

    … The orders will remain in force pending the hearing and determination of a petition filed by the Kenya Dental Association (KDA), alongside Dr Kahura Mundia and Dr Arnold Malit. …

    High Court suspends KMPDC decisions expanding scope of practice for non-dentists
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    KDA slams KMPDC over move allowing quacks to provide dental care By Brian Okello July 23, 2026 06:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KDA President Dr. Kahura Mundia addresses the press flanked by other unio …

    KDA slams KMPDC over move allowing quacks to provide dental care
  10. Citizen Digital

    Kenya's dental schools meet regional standards ahead of EAC evaluation: KDA By Citizen Reporter July 07, 2026 01:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KDA President Dr. Kahura Mundia addresses a past press con …

    Kenya's dental schools meet regional standards ahead of EAC evaluation: KDA
  11. The Standard

    … Kenya Dental Association (KDA) President Kahura Mundia has defended both institutions, citing joint Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and CUE inspection results he says found the University of Nairobi's dental school 75.75 per cent compliant with East Afric …

    Kenya to host dental congress amid accreditation scrutiny
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … The writer of this Article is the President of the Kenya Dental Association (KDA), Dr Kahura Mundia

    University report revives concerns over medical and dental training standards
  14. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Dental Association raises alarm over unregulated healthcare training programmes By Brian Okello June 10, 2026 04:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KDA President Dr. Kahura Mundia, flanked by other of …

    Kenya Dental Association raises alarm over unregulated healthcare training programmes
  15. May 2026
  16. The Standard

    … Deputy roles are held by Dr. Kahura Mundia, Dr. Miskellah Dennis and Dr. …

    Doctors set 90-day ultimatum for pay talks, warn of strike

Yesterday

  1. KMPDU shifts from strikes to dialogue on doctor pay talks

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has resolved to move from agitation to structured dialogue to secure a Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025–2029, targeting December 2026 for conclusion of negotiations.

    20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

  1. KDA warns of unqualified persons offering dental services

    The Kenya Dental Association has raised concern over unqualified persons offering dental services in public and private clinics across the country, warning that the practice exposes patients to serious harm and undermines public confidence in the healthcare system.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. High Court suspends dental-scope expansion pending constitutional review

    The High Court has suspended implementation of administrative decisions expanding dental practice scope for non-dentists, pending determination of a constitutional petition filed by Dr. Kahura Mundia, Dr. Arnold Malit, and the Kenya Dental Association, who argue the decisions were made outside the law and without following professional standards.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 1 August

  1. High Court suspends KMPDC decisions on non-dentist scope expansion

    The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of decisions by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council that expanded the scope of practice for non-dentists, pending the hearing of a petition filed by the Kenya Dental Association alongside two doctors. The KDA challenges what it terms illegal and irregular decisions by the KMPDC to administratively expand the scope without regard to legal requirements and professional standards.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

  1. KDA opposes KMPDC dental scope allowing unqualified practitioners

    The Kenya Dental Association has strongly opposed a newly published scope of practice by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, saying it would allow unqualified individuals to perform dental procedures that should only be carried out by trained dentists. The KDA argues the scope of clinical dental practice cannot be expanded through administrative notices without following required legislative and regulatory processes.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Kenya's dental schools meet EAC regional standards

    Kenya's two public dental schools have achieved substantial compliance with regional training standards following joint inspections by the KMPDC and CUE in April 2026, ahead of an upcoming EAC regional evaluation. The University of Nairobi School of Dentistry recorded 75.75 per cent compliance, while Moi University attained 71 per cent under the EAC inspection framework.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Kenya hosts World Dental Congress as schools face accreditation audit

    Kenya will host the World Dental Federation Regional Dental Congress in Mombasa from October 21 to 23, while the country's two public dental schools—University of Nairobi and Moi University—undergo scrutiny over whether their Bachelor of Dental Surgery programmes meet accreditation requirements. The Education Cabinet Secretary directed the Commission for University Education to audit both programmes within 14 days following a legal challenge from the Consumers Federation of Kenya, which argues the programmes lack formal re-accreditation since 2017.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Opinion: universities misuse accreditation for student recruitment

    An opinion piece argues that some universities have resorted to questionable tactics to attract students, misusing accreditation exercises and quality assurance mechanisms as marketing tools rather than investing in strengthening academic programmes and training standards, which undermines the integrity of professional education.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Kenya Dental Association warns of unregulated healthcare training programmes

    The Kenya Dental Association has raised concerns over inadequately regulated healthcare training programmes, warning that such courses introduced without proper regulatory oversight, curriculum validation, and accreditation pose a significant threat to students, patients, and Kenya's healthcare system.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Doctors' union gives government 90 days for pay talks or strike

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a 90-day ultimatum for salary negotiations, threatening a nationwide strike. The union is demanding a 55 per cent salary increase in the Collective Bargaining Agreement 2025–2029, and has also set a separate 21-day deadline for the government to reflect basic salary adjustments in payslips, warning of contempt of court applications and an immediate strike if not met.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard →

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