NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has paid tribute to John Kariuki, its long-serving Registration and Licensing Manager and later Deputy Director, as he retires after more than three decades of service in medical regulation.
In a statement issued Thursday, KMPDC described Kariuki as a central figure in safeguarding the integrity of medical regulation in Kenya, crediting him with strengthening registration, licensing, and record-keeping systems across the country.
During his tenure, Kariuki oversaw the accurate maintenance of national registers for medical doctors, dentists, community oral health officers, and licensed health facilities, a role the council said was critical to protecting patient safety and professional accountability.
“Mr. Kariuki has been a custodian of the Council’s regulatory integrity,” KMPDC said, noting that his work ensured compliance with statutory standards governing medical practice nationwide.
The council highlighted Kariuki’s pivotal role in transitioning KMPDC’s core registration and licensing processes from manual systems to digital platforms.
The shift significantly improved efficiency, accessibility, and service delivery for healthcare professionals and institutions, aligning the regulator with modern governance and e-government standards.
His career was marked by what the council described as quiet leadership, deep institutional memory, and consistent dedication to public service—qualities that helped guide the council through regulatory reforms and technological change.
“His contribution reflects commitment to professionalism and the public interest,” the council said, adding that his legacy will continue to shape regulatory practice within the health sector.
KMPDC thanked Kariuki for his exemplary service and wished him well as he transitions to the next chapter of his life.
The council regulates the training, registration, and professional conduct of medical and dental practitioners in Kenya under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, making institutional continuity and regulatory accuracy central to its mandate.
