KMPDU Deputy SG Miskellah lands State appointment

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Deputy Secretary General Dr. Dennis Miskellah has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND) for a three-year term.

The appointment, announced in Gazette Notice No. 15978 dated October 9, 2026, was made by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi under the Local Authorities Provident Fund Act.

Dr. Miskellah's appointment comes at a time when county governments owe LAPFUND more than Ksh.100 billion in unremitted contributions, according to KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah.

In a congratulatory message, Dr. Atellah said Miskellah's appointment presented an opportunity to strengthen accountability in the management of the fund and ensure employers remit contributions as required.

“You take up this critical national assignment at a time when counties owe the Fund over Ksh.100 billion in unremitted contributions. This presents a monumental governance task,” Dr. Atellah said.

He expressed confidence that Dr. Miskellah would bring firm and principled leadership to the board, particularly in safeguarding employees' savings and ensuring the funds are properly accounted for.

“I am confident that you will bring firm and principled leadership to ensure diligent remittance by employers and guarantee that the hard-earned savings of employees remain safe, secure and fully accounted for,” he added.

Dr. Atellah extended his congratulations to Dr. Miskellah on behalf of KMPDU and wished him success during his tenure.

The gazette notice also announced the appointment of Kevin Owango Onyango under paragraph (c) of the Act, alongside Dr. Miskellah, who was appointed under paragraph (d).

Both appointments to the Board of Trustees of LAPFUND take effect from October 9, 2026, and will run for three years.

LAPFUND is a retirement benefits scheme established to provide pension and provident fund benefits to employees of county governments and other participating employers.