Dr. Mercy
Nabwire
Global health leader. Labour rights advocate. A pharmaceutical supply chain expert. Dr. Mercy Nabwire has spent over 15 years advocating and fighting for healthcare workers and health justice for all Kenyans and she's not stopping now.
“Dr. Nabwire has special insight and training in two broad areas whose convergence can help address health disparities and inequities in the US and globally. On the one hand, she is a seasoned medical professional, with clinical experience as well as health management experience. Additionally, she is an expert on the working conditions of medical practitioners, and strategies to improve them. With these two very powerful areas of expertise, Dr. Nabwire is in a unique position to help build out the health care infrastructure needed to improve global health outcomes and increase equity in access to the best quality care.”
Dr. Kathleen Mullighan
Director, Labor Leadership Initiatives, Cornell ILR School
Nikil Saval
Global ·
“A globally recognized leader whose work provides substantial benefit to America's healthcare system and labor movement. Her extraordinary ability advances healthcare equity and worker justice.”
Election Day is Coming
Thursday, April 2, 2026 · Polls open at 06:00 EAT
A Legacy of Impact
Transforming health policy and systems at national and international level
As KMPDU National Treasurer, championing the welfare of Kenya's health workforce
Global leader in health conferences, UN forums, and international labor summits
Dr. Nabwire's
5-Point Plan.
Strengthening the financial future of KMPDU — expanding membership, building financial resilience, defending the profession, and nurturing the next generation of union leadership.
Thousands of doctors across Kenya still work outside union protection — in private hospitals, NGOs, and locum arrangements. Expanding membership strengthens the profession and the union's financial base.
- National organizing campaign across public and private sectors
- County-by-county plans to map and recruit doctors
- Private sector organizing desk for recruitment and representation
Union finances are the backbone of KMPDU's ability to organize, defend members, and sustain national advocacy. I will build a financially predictable and sustainable union.
- 3–5 year financial sustainability strategy
- Strategic reserve fund for emergencies and industrial action
- Improved dues tracking and branch remittance systems
Shrinking health budgets, understaffing, and commercialization of healthcare demand a financially prepared union ready to defend doctors.
- Ring-fenced legal defense fund for labour disputes
- Strike preparedness fund to mobilize when necessary
- Advocacy against austerity and privatization of healthcare
The Benevolence Fund reflects our commitment to solidarity. We must strengthen this system of support as our profession evolves.
- Financial and actuarial review of the welfare fund
- Phased inclusion of parents within the welfare framework
- Improved claims administration and communication
Women doctors make enormous contributions to healthcare and the union. We must do more to nurture and sustain women's leadership within KMPDU.
- Women's leadership development program within the union
- Mentorship networks connecting emerging and experienced leaders
- Stronger women's representation in committees and leadership
Hear it From Dr. Mercy
Healthcare Crisis in Kenya
Dr. Mercy breaks down the crisis facing Kenya's health system and what must change.
Healthcare Workers' Rights
Why fair wages, safety, and career growth for health workers is non-negotiable.
Pharmaceutical Sovereignty
Kenya must manufacture its own medicines — Dr. Mercy's case for local pharma.
An Advocate Who Has Always Delivered
Dr. Mercy Nabwire is an internationally recognized leader at the intersection of clinical pharmacy, global health, and labor rights advocacy.
Her work in the labor movement spans from being an active labor advocate to representing Kenya's health workers on global stages across 40+ countries.
Trusted by Leaders
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Dr. Nabwire has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advocating for healthcare workers across Kenya.
KMPDU
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists & Dentists Union
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There is no doubt about your competence to be KMPDU National Treasurer. Neither is there a question about your commitment to KMPDU. You have suffered the wrath of investing your time and your energy and your ideas in doctors. You steered the strategic plan of the union. You have established systems in North Rift that make it financially sound. You have done for KMPDU so much good. This is the caliber of candidates KMPDU needs. I wish doctors a lot of wisdom in differentiating mere populism from what it really takes to be a leader.
Dr. Ouma Oluga
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health — Kenya
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