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Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council

Also known as: KMPDC

Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council — healthcare regulator overseeing dental and medical practice standards, standards, and malpractice complaints.

2026-05-082026-08-11
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  1. May 2026

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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
Politics

High Court suspends KMPDC decisions on non-dentist scope expansion

The News

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 →

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 →

Sunday 26 July

  1. High Court rules health facility liable for botched tooth extraction

    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.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. Illegal dental clinics pose patient safety risk globally

    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.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC scope-of-practice rules

    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.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Dentists threaten legal action over KMPDC non-dentist care plan

    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.

    23 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. 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 →

  3. Kenya Dental Association opposes KMPDC scope-of-practice proposal

    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.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Kenya launches unified emergency medical response system in July

    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.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. NACADA rescues eight foreign nationals from unlicensed Kajiado rehab

    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.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. NACADA rescues eight foreign nationals from unlicensed rehab centre

    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.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. One-third of Kenyan medical malpractice complaints involve maternity care

    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.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Eight foreign nationals rescued from unlicensed rehab centre in Kajiado

    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.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard →

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 →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. KMPDC sets July 17 deadline for ambulance registration

    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.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

  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.

    26 June 2026 · 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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