KIAMU, Kenya – In a significant development for public healthcare, doctors in Kiambu County have suspended their 150-day strike, paving the way for the resumption of full medical services for millions of residents.
The industrial action, which began on May 27, 2025, was called off on October 24 after the Council of Governors brokered a mediation agreement between the Kiambu County government and the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU).
The strike was primarily triggered by long-standing grievances, including delayed salaries, stalled promotions, and generally poor working conditions within county health facilities. The prolonged walkout led to severe disruptions in healthcare services, with local reports even indicating tragic incidents such as newborn deaths due to the lack of adequate medical care.
The newly ratified deal addresses several key demands from the medics. Key components of the agreement include:
· The immediate payment of October salaries.
· A structured plan for the clearance of all remaining salary arrears, scheduled for the 2026/27 financial year.
· The reinstatement of union dues.
· A guarantee of no victimization or retaliation against any of the striking doctors.
This agreement allows medical professionals to return to their posts, with a full resumption of duties expected by Monday. The end of the strike brings relief to a healthcare system that has been under immense strain for nearly five months.
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