Petition Filed for Immediate Suspension of Popular Degree Course
The Association is demanding that the Ministry of Education immediately halt any further progression of the programme pending full investigations...
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The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has petitioned Parliament to immediately suspend the Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme, citing significant regulatory gaps concerning its accreditation and rollout.
- The KDA is demanding a full investigation into the programme, stating that professional stakeholders were not consulted.
- The association argues that 'Oral Health Practitioner' is not a distinct statutory title under the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (Cap 253).
- The petition, dated March 4, 2026, urges the Ministry of Education and the Commission for University Education to address these concerns to protect public health and maintain professional standards.
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