A planned strike by doctors in Mombasa has been averted after the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the Mombasa County government reached a formal agreement, potentially preventing the paralysis of public healthcare services.

• The agreement includes the immediate and staggered promotion of 153 doctors across various job groups, resolving issues of career stagnation.
• Key figures involved include KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir.
• The county has committed to clearing all pending statutory deductions by September 1, 2026, and converting 64 contract doctors to permanent terms by June 1, 2026.