… The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) also mourned him as a distinguished practitioner who significantly contributed to women’s health and the training of generations of doctors. …
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Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union — labor organization representing doctors, pharmacists and dentists, issuing strike notices over salary delays and staffing shortages.
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- May 2026
Politics
KMPDU issues 21-day strike notices to Meru and Isiolo
The News
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has served 21-day strike notices to the county governments of Meru and Isiolo, threatening to withdraw medical services from June 2, 2026, citing persistent labour violations, delayed salaries, staffing shortages, and failure to honour return-to-work agreements.
Why it matters
KMPDU's 21-day strike notices to Meru and Isiolo threaten immediate disruption of health services across two counties.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Monday 11 May
KMPDU issues 21-day strike notices to Meru and Isiolo
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has served 21-day strike notices to the county governments of Meru and Isiolo, threatening to withdraw medical services from June 2, 2026, citing persistent labour violations, delayed salaries, staffing shortages, and failure to honour return-to-work agreements.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Appeal Court lifts High Court block on Kenya–US health deal
Kenya's Court of Appeal temporarily suspended High Court orders that had blocked a Kenya–US health cooperation framework, allowing the government to proceed pending determination of an ongoing appeal, with final ruling reserved for October 30, 2026.
18 hours ago · Capital News →
KMPDU issues 21-day strike notice to Meru, Isiolo counties
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has issued 21-day strike notices to Meru and Isiolo county governments over salary delays, stalled promotions, and staffing shortages, with doctors threatening to withdraw services from June 2 if grievances are not resolved. In Isiolo, the union reported that seven medical officers were handling work meant for 50 doctors at Isiolo Level 5 Hospital, and said doctors faced salary delays of up to three months and unpaid pension deductions for six months.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yesterday
KMPDU threatens nationwide strike over salary delays
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened a nationwide doctors' strike if the government does not conclude negotiations on a proposed 55 per cent salary increase within 90 days, and issued a 21-day ultimatum for basic salary adjustments to be reflected in payslips.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Doctors' union demands 55% pay rise, sets 90-day deadline
Kenya's medical practitioners, pharmacists and dentists union is demanding a 55 per cent salary increase for 2025–2029 and immediate settlement of arrears, with a 90-day deadline for CBA negotiations and a warning that failure to comply could disrupt the health sector.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
Saturday 9 May
Doctors threaten strike over pay arrears and salary increments
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has issued a fresh strike notice to the government over salary increments, unpaid arrears, and failures to fully implement return-to-work agreements, citing neglect of doctors' welfare despite rising inflation and increased workload in public hospitals.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Friday 8 May
KMPDU seeks 30% salary raise for doctors nationwide
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 →
Monday 4 May
Detectives investigate suspected poisoning in death of Dr. Obwaka
Investigators from the DCI are pursuing a suspected poisoning case following the death of veteran obstetrician Job Obwaka, 83, with authorities naming Beatrice Wangari, 45, as a person of interest. The prosecution has requested 14 days to complete inquiries including a postmortem and toxicological analysis of samples from Wangari's residence.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Friday 1 May
Gachagua tributes late Dr Obwaka as principled defender
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid tribute to veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka, describing him as principled and courageous for resisting what he termed a "hostile takeover" of The Nairobi Hospital. Gachagua said Obwaka's stance led to his arrest and detention despite his advanced age and health challenges.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →
Police detain woman after veteran gynaecologist's death
Police have detained 45-year-old Beatrice Wangare, a business partner of veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka, as a person of interest after the 83-year-old doctor collapsed and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital on Friday. The actual cause of death is yet to be established pending postmortem examination.
2 May 2026 · Capital News →