The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has announced that a planned demonstration in Kiambu has been rescheduled. 

The demonstration, which was originally set for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, has been moved to Monday, October 13, 2025, to allow for broader participation and better coordination, according to National Secretary General Davji Atellah.

The official made the declaration through his X page this Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

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Consultations

“The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union wishes to inform members, partners, and the public that the planned Kiambu demonstration, earlier scheduled for Wednesday, 8th October 2025, has been rescheduled to Monday, 13th October 2025.

“This adjustment allows for further consultations with key stakeholders as we continue to demand accountability, respect for healthcare workers, and urgent action to restore functional, dignified healthcare systems in Kiambu and across the country,” he added.

Return to normalcy

Atellah expressed concerns with the ongoing medical impasse in Kiambu and called for the restoration of normalcy.

“The Kiambu health crisis, which has claimed over 136 innocent lives, reflects the deeper rot in our healthcare system: neglect, underfunding, and a blatant disregard for the welfare of both patients and doctors.

“As @kmpdu, we remain resolute and united in our mission to defend the dignity of the medical profession and ensure quality healthcare for every Kenyan,” he added.

The declaration comes days after the medic’s body clashed with the Council of Governors (CoG) over reports of 131 newborn deaths in Kiambu County.

In a statement released on Monday, October 6, 2025, KMPDU accused the governors of showing callous insensitivity and disdain for innocent lives. The union said the CoG’s attempt to downplay the tragedy was proof that the county leadership had lost touch with the reality facing patients in public hospitals.

“Your attempt to quibble over the number of the dead as if debating whether the toll is plus or minus one is a horrific demonstration of detachment,” the union said. “One life lost is one too many.”

Union vs CoG

The union’s statement came after the newly re-elected chairperson of the council of governors, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, issued a response describing the deaths as a false publication and a pure witch-hunt.

The governors insisted that Kiambu’s health system was functional and that doctors were on duty.

The ongoing impasse between the doctors and the county government has hogged the headlines of the country since it began on May 30, 2025. The medics are blaming the strike on the county government’s failure to address grievances, including delayed promotions, lack of medical cover, arbitrary transfers, and poor working conditions.

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba and UGM’s presidential candidate David Maraga are among the leaders who have raised concerns about the health crisis.