KMPDU senior leaders secure re-election

The outcome signals a strong endorsement from members. /KMPDU

All top officials of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union have retained their positions following Thursday’s elections, securing a fresh mandate to lead the doctors’ union for the next term.

Official results show Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah was returned unopposed, reflecting widespread internal support and trust in his leadership.

Deputy Secretary General Dr Dennis Miskellah Mbogori won re-election with 4,339 votes (69.64 per cent), defeating Dr Wendy Nyeera Kimbui, who received 1,869 votes (29.99 per cent).

National Chairperson Dr Abidan Mwachi fended off challengers Dr Deogracious Moses Maero Onyango and Dr Benjamin Gikeri Magare, clinching 4,149 votes (66.59 per cent). Onyango garnered 1,321 votes, while Magare received 732.

Dr David Kahura Mundia retained the deputy chairperson post with 5,470 votes (87.78 per cent). His rival, Dr Odiwuor Brian, received 30 votes (0.48 per cent), with 731 abstentions.

In finance roles, Dr Mercy Nabwire was re-elected National Treasurer with 4,183 votes (67.14 per cent), defeating Dr Zaietuni Akajarot Mulaa, who got 942 votes (15.11 per cent), and Dr Caroline Gathoni Mwaura, who received 780 votes (12.51 per cent).

Dr Renoh Achieng Omoro filled the vacant Deputy Treasurer slot following the resignation of the previous officeholder.

The results mean the union’s full top leadership team—including the secretary general, deputy secretary general, chairperson, deputy chairperson, and national treasurer—remains intact, ensuring continuity in governance.

The outcome signals strong endorsement from members, many of whom appear to have favoured stability amid ongoing challenges in the health sector.

Ahead of the elections, Atellah and his team engaged county governments on matters related to CBA implementation, including doctors’ working conditions, remuneration, and promotions.

The elections proceeded after the Employment and Labour Relations Court dismissed a petition seeking conservatory orders to halt the process.

In its ruling delivered on April 1, 2026, the court found that the petitioners had not established a prima facie case for interim relief. The judge noted there was insufficient evidence of violations of the Labour Relations Act or the union’s constitution to justify judicial intervention in the elections.

The court also confirmed that the Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) managing the polls was properly constituted under the union’s constitution and that its tenure extension was lawful.

On disputes regarding the voter register and nomination criteria, the court observed that such matters fall under internal union mechanisms, including election appeals, and should not be prematurely brought to court without substantive proof.

As a result, the application filed on March 17, 2026, to suspend the elections was dismissed, allowing the polls to proceed as scheduled.