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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

Also known as: KMPDC

Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council — health professional regulatory body that investigates deaths and compliance at medical facilities.

2026-05-082026-06-27

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    Judith Awinja, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council CEO Dr. David Kariuki, Kenya Medical Training College representative Dr.

    Govt To Deploy 6,360 Healthcare Interns In UHC Drive, Says Duale
  3. Capital News

    Out of 6,834 county health facilities registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), only 6,015 currently hold valid operating licences.

    PS Oluga Seeks Stronger County Partnership in UHC Implementation
  4. The Standard

    The judge further issued an order compelling the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to withdraw any licences or authorisations granted to the company."An Order of Mandamus is hereby issued directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to f

    Court blocks Rology operations over health data compliance failures
  5. Citizen Digital

    The doctors' union chief hence called on the National Police Service (NPS), the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), and other relevant authorities to conduct swift investigations and ensure those responsible are identified, arrested and prosecuted.

    KMPDU condemns assault of healthcare workers at Gertrude's Children's Hospital, calls for arrests
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    KMPDC launches probe into death of man following alleged botched surgery By Brian Kimani May 30, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the KMPDC complex in Nairobi.

    KMPDC launches probe into death of man following alleged botched surgery
  8. Citizen Digital

    Following the inspection, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) issued a closure notice and directed the transfer of the facility’s 14 clients to other accredited rehabilitation centres.

    NACADA shuts down two rehab centres in Makueni and Kilifi over safety violations
  9. The Standard

    She filed a complaint with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, but did not get a reply, she said.“The petitioners are required to explain their gender identities and the gender affixed in their records at every juncture of their lives.

    Court rules Kenyans can change gender markers on official documents
  10. Citizen Digital

    According to SHA, some Level Three facilities accredited by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council have been approved to conduct C-section services.

    Expectant mothers to get free delivery services in enhanced SHA package
  11. KMA condemns politicians' live streams in hospitals for political gain

    1. Capital News

      KMA further pointed to professional medical ethics under the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Code of Professional Conduct and the World Medical Association Declaration of Geneva, saying both frameworks prohibit political interference in patient-doctor rel

      Doctors’ association condemns politicians over filming in hospitals, warns of patient privacy violations
    2. Citizen Digital

      The association also cited the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Code of Professional Conduct and the World Medical Association Declaration of Geneva, saying both uphold patient dignity and insist that the patient-physician relationship must remain free fro

      KMA condemns politicians, public figures over live streams in hospitals
Society

Government deploys 6,360 healthcare interns nationwide from July

The News

The government will deploy 6,360 healthcare interns across the country starting July 1, having committed Sh 9.3 billion towards the programme to strengthen Kenya's health workforce and advance Universal Health Coverage. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plans after meeting with health professional regulatory bodies to assess readiness for the 2026/2027 deployment.

Why it matters

Government deploys 6,360 healthcare interns nationwide, fulfilling commitment to strengthen health workforce and expand Universal Health Coverage capacity.

15 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Government deploys 6,360 healthcare interns nationwide from July

    The government will deploy 6,360 healthcare interns across the country starting July 1, having committed Sh 9.3 billion towards the programme to strengthen Kenya's health workforce and advance Universal Health Coverage. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plans after meeting with health professional regulatory bodies to assess readiness for the 2026/2027 deployment.

    15 hours ago · Capital News

Friday 12 June

  1. PS Oluga urges counties to accelerate UHC reforms implementation

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services has challenged county health leaders to speed up Universal Health Coverage reforms, stating the country has moved from policy formulation to implementation. As of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, which has paid Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims since October 2024 and contracted 11,034 health facilities nationwide.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. High Court suspends Rology Medical Kenya operations over data law violations

    Justice Patricia Mande Nyaudi ordered the immediate suspension of Rology Medical Kenya Limited's operations until it complies with Kenya's digital health and data protection laws. The court directed the government and health regulators to revoke any approvals the company holds for handling patients' digital health records.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

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

Saturday 30 May

  1. KMPDC investigates death following surgery at unregistered facility

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has launched an investigation into the death of Brian Simiyu, who died after undergoing a surgical procedure at an unregistered medical facility in Trans Nzoia County. Preliminary findings indicate the procedure was conducted in an unlicensed, unlabelled premises that did not meet required medical standards.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. NACADA shuts down two rehab centres over safety violations

    The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has closed two rehabilitation centres in Makueni and Kilifi counties following compliance inspections that found serious safety and regulatory violations, rescuing 16 clients. Inspectors at the Makueni facility found cracked walls, missing ceilings, poor sanitation, inadequate kitchen hygiene, unsafe water, absent medical waste disposal systems, and insufficient qualified personnel including counsellors and medical officers.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. High Court allows Kenyans to change gender markers on documents

    Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the Births and Deaths Registration Act and Registration of Persons Act, interpreted consistently with the Constitution, do not prohibit alteration of gender markers in official documents. The registrar has been ordered to receive applications within 60 days, with changes to be considered case-by-case on medical and legal grounds pending legislative intervention.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. SHA to offer free delivery services for all registered expectant mothers

    The Social Health Authority has enhanced its benefit packages to provide free delivery services to all registered expectant mothers at Level Two and Three hospitals. The government has allocated funds through the Primary Healthcare Fund to support mothers unable to finance SHA contributions.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Doctors' union condemns politicians filming in hospitals

    The Kenya Medical Association has condemned politicians and public figures staging photo shoots and broadcasts inside hospitals, stating the practice violates patient privacy and dignity. The association warned that filming in wards and patient areas breaches patients' legal and ethical protections and violates the Constitution and Data Protection Act.

    9 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 8 May

  1. KMA condemns politicians' live streams in hospitals for political gain

    The Kenya Medical Association has strongly condemned what it says is a growing trend of politicians, public figures and members of the public staging photography sessions, live broadcasts and media events inside healthcare facilities, saying the actions violate patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality under the Constitution and the Health Act, 2017.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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