Omari, speaking on behalf of the foreign medics, argues that the doctors were members of the East African community, yet they were denied license renewal even after Duale reaffirmed that members of the EAC would not be affected by the move to ban foreign doctors. Congolese doctors have not been allowed to renew their licences,” Omari stated. Lawyer Danstan Omari Photo Danstan OmariAccording to the lawyer, the doctors have also been facing a series of problems in the country. Their grievances followed Duale’s orders, which gave Kenyan-trained health professionals priority in licensing and employment before foreign doctors and other health practitioners, a move that was supported by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU). However, Duale's orders exempted practitioners from the EAC member states, reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to regional integration and mutual recognition agreements.

Source: Daily Nation January 12, 2026 23:37 UTC