The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has rescheduled the planned demonstration in Kiambu County from Wednesday, October 8, to Monday, October 13, 2025.
In a statement on October 7, KMPDU secretary general Davji Atellah said the adjustment was made to allow broader participation, better coordination, and stronger engagement with all relevant stakeholders.
“This is to inform members, partners, and the public that the planned Kiambu demonstration, initially scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, has been rescheduled to Monday, October 13, 2025,” Atellah said in a statement.
“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.”
The union reaffirmed its commitment to championing the rights of healthcare workers while pushing for improved service delivery in public health facilities.
KMPDU has been vocal about challenges facing doctors across the country, including delayed payments, understaffing, and poor working conditions.
The upcoming demonstration is part of the union’s ongoing efforts to push for reforms within the health sector in the county.
“KMPDU remains unwavering in its commitment to defending the rights of
healthcare workers and upholding the highest standards of service to the
nation. Further communication on logistics and mobilisation will follow.”
This follows allegations by KMPDU that 131 newborns have died at the Kiambu Level 5 Hospital during the ongoing doctors’ strike.
However, Kiambu County appealed for patience from the public, promising to release verified data on the number of neonatal deaths reported at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital.
Kiambu County Health Services Chief Officer Dr Patrick Nyagah disputed the union's figures, terming them as exaggerated and misleading.
“Even one neonatal death is a matter of concern for any health system,” Nyagah said.
“But when you look at these alarmist numbers, you realise they’ve been doubled in nearly every category. Where they report 16, the actual number is closer to eight. Where they claim six, we find three.”
KMPDU has stood by its figures and called for accountability.
The union has demanded a public apology from the Council of Governors (CoG) over what it terms as dismissive and irresponsible remarks regarding the deaths.
“Cease the PR war and engage KMPDU leadership immediately and in good faith to restore functionality in Kiambu’s health system and across all affected counties,” Atellah said in a statement.
The Council of Governors, however, has refuted the union’s claims. On Monday, CoG Chair and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi dismissed the reported figures as unverified and misleading.
He alleged that the reports were being manipulated by unnamed individuals aiming to discredit devolution and undermine county health systems.
