Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council — healthcare regulator overseeing dental and medical practice standards, standards, and malpractice complaints.
Audio By Vocalize One in every three medical malpractice complaints received by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) is linked to maternity care, with labour and delivery accounting for the majority of the cases, the regulator has revealed. …
… The operation, which involved a coordinated effort by NACADA, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), County Public Health services, the National Police Service, and officials from the American Embassy in Nairobi, uncovered severe deficiencies in patient car …
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Kenya's two public dental schools have attained substantial compliance with regional training standards following a joint inspection by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and the Commission for University Education (CUE …
… 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 …
… The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) issued a public notice on Tuesday, June 30, directing all public, private and faith-based ambulance providers to submit registration through the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) portal. …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
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. …
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.
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.
A High Court judgment found a Community Oral Health Officer and health facility liable for negligence in a botched wisdom tooth extraction that left a patient with a fractured jaw, severed muscles and nerves, and prolonged disability; the court upheld an award of KSh605,200 in damages and reignited debate over patient safety and illegal dental practice.
The FDI World Dental Federation warns that illegal dental practice is putting patients at risk worldwide despite most countries having laws regulating dentistry. Fewer than half of responding national dental associations believe those laws are effectively enforced, with 58 per cent of countries having recorded cases of patient harm from unlicensed dental treatment.
The Kenya Dental Association has condemned newly published scope-of-practice regulations by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, accusing it of allowing unqualified practitioners to perform advanced dental procedures including root canal treatment, orthodontics, restorative work, advanced surgery, and paediatric dentistry care, which the KDA says require trained dentists only.
The Kenya Dental Association has threatened legal action against the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council over a purported scope of practice that would allow non-dentists to provide dental care services. The association argues the move is unlawful, poses a threat to patient safety, and cannot be altered through administrative notices without proper legislative processes and consultation with the dental profession.
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.
The Kenya Dental Association has condemned a KMPDC publication proposing an expanded scope of practice, claiming it would allow unqualified individuals to provide dental care and was undertaken without meaningful consultation. The association calls the move unlawful and an abuse of statutory power, demanding immediate withdrawal and suspension of implementation.
Kenya is rolling out a centralized National Ambulance Dispatch Centre at the Social Health Authority headquarters by end of July, operating SHA 112 Lifeline as a single emergency number coordinating ambulance services nationwide. The platform has integrated 97 accredited ambulances with 186 total registered ahead of the national rollout.
Authorities rescued eight foreign nationals—five from the US, two from Canada, and one from Britain—being held against their will at the Ehsan Rehabilitation Centre in Kajiado County, which operated without a NACADA license for six months. The multi-agency raid uncovered severe deficiencies in patient care and human rights violations, with the facility now facing closure.
Eight foreign nationals — five from the United States, two Canadians and one British national — were rescued from Ehsan Rehabilitation Centre in Kajiado County during a multi-agency operation led by NACADA. Authorities found the facility had been operating without accreditation for six months and recommended its immediate closure.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has received 1,919 malpractice complaints cumulatively, with about a third relating to maternity services, mostly during labour and delivery where inadequate monitoring can lead to poor outcomes for mothers and babies.
Kenyan authorities have rescued eight foreign nationals—five from the United States, two from Canada, and one from Britain—who were being held against their will at an unaccredited rehabilitation facility in Kajiado County. The facility, which had operated for only six months without a license from NACADA, is now facing imminent closure following the discovery.
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.
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.
Kenya's medical regulator has directed all public, private and faith-based ambulance providers to register through the Emergency Medical Services portal by July 17 or face regulatory action. The exercise aims to ensure safe, quality pre-hospital emergency care and compliance with the country's legal framework.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.