The case of a fake doctor practicing medicine for nearly two decades without a valid degree has once again put Kenya in the spotlight.
David Nyawade Onyango, the fraudulent doctor, was officially removed from the registry by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) after practicing medicine without a degree for 16 years.
This incident comes shortly after the arrest of a fake lawyer who shockingly won 26 cases despite lacking any legal training. It raises serious concerns about the credibility of professional qualifications and the effectiveness of regulatory bodies in the country.
David Nyawade Onyango, the fraudulent doctor, was officially removed from the registry by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) after practicing medicine without a degree for 16 years.
What is even more astonishing is that Nyawade falsely claimed to be a surgeon despite lacking the necessary undergraduate medical qualifications.
The KMPDC, in an official statement, made it clear that David Nyawade Onyango, also known as 'David Onyango Nyawade,' is no longer authorized to practice as a medical doctor in Kenya.
The KMPDC, in an official statement, made it clear that David Nyawade Onyango, also known as 'David Onyango Nyawade,' is no longer authorized to practice as a medical doctor in Kenya.
However, the council did not provide any further information regarding the reasons for his deregistration.
This case highlights the need for stricter regulations and thorough background checks to prevent individuals from posing as professionals without the necessary qualifications.
This case highlights the need for stricter regulations and thorough background checks to prevent individuals from posing as professionals without the necessary qualifications.
It is alarming that someone could deceive authorities and the public for such a long period of time, potentially putting patients' lives at risk.
The incident also raises questions about the effectiveness of regulatory bodies in Kenya. How did Nyawade manage to practice medicine for 16 years without anyone noticing his lack of qualifications?
The incident also raises questions about the effectiveness of regulatory bodies in Kenya. How did Nyawade manage to practice medicine for 16 years without anyone noticing his lack of qualifications?
This case should serve as a wake-up call for the KMPDC and other professional regulatory bodies to tighten their procedures and ensure that only qualified individuals are allowed to practice in their respective fields.
