Davji Atellah

Davji Atellah

politician Kenya

Davji Atellah is the Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), known for advocating for the rights and welfare of medical professionals in Kenya. He has been vocal about issues affecting healthcare workers and has recently made headlines by addressing the ongoing medical cover dispute involving the Public Officers Medical Fund (POMF), criticizing the government for failing to pay hospital bills and leaving public servants in dire situations despite their contributions to the scheme.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
99,669
Power
196$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 7.50 0.19% +0% 53,771,296 99,669 $106,000 196$
Totals 2 53,771,296 99,669 $106,000 196$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah confirmed the end of the strike, describing the agreement as a significant step toward improving healthcare workers’ welfare. 8

The Standard: Doctors' strike in Nairobi continues, KMPDU says

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah claimed some private facilities avoid hiring Kenyan doctors as a way to challenge illegal contracts and demand fair pay. 7

The Standard: Davji Atellah: Private hospitals exploit foreign doctors, block Kenyan medics

Kenya Kenya: KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atellah said in a statement following the signing with Chief Executive Officer Joshua Clinton Okise. 7

The Standard: KMPDU, JOOTRH sign pact to protect doctors in Level 6 upgrade

Kenya Kenya: Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah said unemployment among health workers continues to strain the healthcare system. 5

The Standard: Kenya to crack down on illegal pharmacies from 2026

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah is the Secretary-General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU). 7

The Standard: Unions threaten court action over freeze on Sh322b Kenya-US health deal

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah is the KMPDU Secretary General who criticized the proposed insurance plan. 5

The Standard: We reject 'rigid controls', doctors tell Duale on insurance plan

Kenya Kenya: KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah confirmed the end of the strike, describing the agreement as a significant step toward improving healthcare workers’ welfare in the county. 8

The Standard: Kiambu doctors call off 150-day strike

Kenya Kenya: KMPDU Secretary-General Dr Davji Atellah condemned the Council of Governors for dismissing the infant death claims as a ‘witch-hunt’. 6

The Standard: 'The fish rots from the head': ex-governor Nyoro warns of systemic failure in Kiambu health crisis

Kenya Kenya: Davji Atellah is the Secretary General of KMPDU who addressed a media briefing on the Kiambu healthcare crisis. 6

The Standard: Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority

Kenya Kenya: KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah said a health crisis has persisted in Kiambu County, which the governor has continued to ignore. 6

The Standard: KMPDU slams governors over remarks on Kiambu infant deaths