The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) on has postponed Wednesday’s planned demonstration in Kiambu County.
The protest, which was initially set for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, has now been rescheduled to Monday, October 13, 2025.
In a statement, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah said the move is to allow broader participation, effective coordination, and meaningful engagement with all relevant stakeholders.
“This adjustment is intended to ensure broader participation, effective coordination, and meaningful engagement with all relevant stakeholders as we continue to demand accountability and dignified working conditions for doctors, as well as quality healthcare for all Kenyans,” Attellah.
KMPDU reiterated its commitment to defending the rights of healthcare workers and maintaining high standards of service to the nation.
“KMPDU remains unwavering in its commitment to defending the rights of healthcare workers and upholding the highest standards of service to the nation,” the union stated.
The union further assured members and partners that additional communication on logistics and mobilization would be shared in due course.
The doctors’ union has been vocal in pushing for better working conditions, fair compensation, and improved healthcare services across Kenya.
KMPDU had threatened to mobilise all doctors to go on strike, in solidarity with their colleagues in Kiambu County.
The union cited failure by the county government to resolve a protracted standoff that has now stretched to over 130 days.
The doctors accused Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s administration of ignoring a return-to-work agreement signed last year and of neglecting the suffering of residents who have borne the brunt of the health crisis.
“A strike that was avoidable had the county leadership implemented the previous agreement. A strike that should not have gone beyond one week had the men and women entrusted with the duty of care of the citizens of Kiambu put the people above their pride and ego,” said KMPDU.
“Next week we shall start street demos, and we call upon the people to join us. We shall turn up with the mothers who have lost their children and their tiny coffins.”
KMPDU warned that if no action is taken within 14 days, the National Advisory Council will meet to sanction a nationwide industrial action in solidarity with the striking Kiambu doctors, adding that they would also present a petition to President William Ruto.