The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has cautioned stakeholders of conmen and corruption during medical practitioners’ licence renewal.
In a public notice, the Council warned doctors and others against persons seeking to take advantage of its regulations by demanding money for special treatment and assurance of quick delivery of the service.
KMPDC explained that it does not receive or disburse money via any personal accounts and advised all parties to make payments exclusively through approved channels. It cautioned users to never pay to personal bank accounts or mobile money numerals, or other unapproved services, even if personally solicited.
The Council further dismissed claims by individuals promising to influence, bypass, or circumvent established procedures through personal connections or bribery, emphasising that no individual has the authority to offer preferential treatment.
KMPDC further stated that bribery is an offence under Sections 5 & 6 of the Anti-Bribery Act, Cap 79B.
Under Section 18(1), anyone convicted of giving or receiving a bribe faces imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to KES 5 million, or both.
The public has been asked to report any suspicious payment requests and corruption activities at report-corruption@kmpdc. go. ke or at the nearest police station.
