KMPDU Fulfilled as Government Announces Posting of Over 6,000 Medical Interns
- Thousands of new interns are set to begin work in early July under a nationally structured medical programme
- CS Aden Duale said the posted candidates will undergo a full-year programme at designated internship centres across the country
- KMPDU secretary general Davji Atellah emphasised the importance of unity and turnout following recent advocacy efforts
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
The Ministry of Health has officially announced the posting of 6,484 healthcare interns under the 2025/2026 internship cohort, set to begin their placements on July 1, 2025.
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This deployment reaffirms the ministry’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system by building a robust pipeline of hands-on professionals across various medical cadres.
Government urges medical interns to collect letters
In a statement released on Friday, June 27, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale noted that the interns will be deployed to accredited internship centres for a 12-month structured programme that will provide supervised clinical training and real-world healthcare exposure.
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Duale urged all eligible pre-interns to collect their posting letters in person on Monday, June 30, from 9am at Afya House, Nairobi.
"Please note that posting letters will only be issued upon presentation of a valid National Identity Card. Timely collection will facilitate smooth reporting and preparation at the designated facilities," the statement read.
The breakdown of deployed interns is as follows:
| Cadre | Number of Interns |
| Medical Officer Intern | 1,147 |
| Dental Intern | 87 |
| Pharmacist Intern | 500 |
| BSc Nursing Officer Intern | 2,098 |
| Clinical Officer Intern (Diploma) | 1,993 |
| BSc Clinical Officer Intern | 659 |
| Total | 6,484 |
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KMPDU welcomes deployment, urges interns to collect letters
Following the announcement, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has welcomed the move, describing it as a long-awaited victory for medical interns.
KMPDU secretary general Davji Atellah confirmed that all doctor interns will be posted as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
“This is the fruit of our struggle. We have protested and demonstrated for these letters, and now we must turn up with the same energy to collect them,” said Dr. Atellah.
He added that KMPDU officials will be present at Afya House by 8am on June 30 to ensure a smooth and transparent process.
Atellah affirmed that over 1,700 doctor interns are expected to report, stressing the importance of safeguarding the sanctity of the CBA.
"The sanctity of our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been restored. Tell a colleague to tell a colleague—we are stronger together, in solidarity," he added.
Intern doctors thank Atellah for negotiating their KSh 206k pay
In other news, speaking during the KMPDU members' annual delegates conference, medical interns expressed their gratitude towards the union and its leader, Davji, for their steadfast support in securing a KSh 206,000 salary during the industrial action.
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The interns acknowledged that while they were initially willing to accept a KSh 70,000 salary, Davji and the union's efforts strengthened their resolve.
Although they lost some colleagues in the process, they were confident that those who passed would be proud of the outcome.
The interns praised Davji's resilience, highlighting how his leadership carried them through a challenging time, teaching them the importance of conviction and perseverance.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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