The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced mass demonstrations set for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, to protest the deteriorating state of the healthcare system.
In a notice sent to media houses, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah confirmed that the demonstrations will follow a press briefing at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Library in Nairobi at 10:30 a.m.
The protest march will cover key locations, including the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and the National Treasury.
The union is calling on the government to address critical healthcare issues, including the welfare of medical practitioners and unresolved employment concerns.
KMPDU has been vocal about the challenges facing healthcare workers, including salary delays, lack of medical supplies and the failure to implement agreed-upon employment terms.
The upcoming protests highlight growing frustrations within the sector as medical professionals push for reforms.
This demonstration comes amid heightened tensions between the government and healthcare workers, who have repeatedly warned of industrial action if their grievances remain unresolved.
The union is urging the media and the public to support their call for accountability and improved working conditions for healthcare workers across the country.
