Healthcare Workers in Kenya Face Violence During Peaceful Protest, PSI Calls for Justice for Injured Leader

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) recently took to the streets in a peaceful protest to demand the release of funds allocated for the deployment of interns and payment of post-graduate fees. These funds are crucial for the future of healthcare in Kenya. Unfortunately, the protest took a violent … Read more

Health Workers in Kenya Face Repression During Peaceful Protest, Calls for Justice and Support From International Unions

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) recently organized a peaceful protest to demand the release of funds allocated for interns’ deployment and post-graduate fees, crucial for the progression of healthcare in Kenya. Unfortunately, repressive measures taken by Kenyan authorities against these health workers led to Dr. Davji Bhimji Attellah, … Read more

Femicide Epidemic Sparks Nationwide Protests in Kenya: Hundreds Gather to Demand Action Against Gender-Based Violence

NAIROBI, Kenya – Demonstrations have erupted across major cities in Kenya as people protest against the escalating cases of femicide and other violence targeting women. The widespread outcry comes as the nation grapples with a surge in gender-based violence, prompting citizens to demand urgent action from the government. In response to a 2022 survey revealing … Read more