Kericho doctors suspend strike after deal with county government
Doctors in Kericho County, Kenya, have suspended their industrial action following a successful negotiation with the county government. Both parties have signed an implementation matrix to resolve the grievances that led to the healthcare disruption.
Why it matters
The resolution restores essential medical services to the public, highlighting the impact of labor disputes on regional healthcare stability.
Kericho doctors with KMPDU officials on July 24, 2026/COURTESY
Doctors in Kericho County will resume duty within the next 48 hours after the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) suspended the industrial action that had disrupted healthcare services in the county.
The union announced the suspension after reaching an agreement with the County Government of Kericho following negotiations that culminated in the signing of a comprehensive implementation matrix to guide the execution of the agreed resolutions.
In a notice to members, KMPDU said the industrial action had been suspended after the two parties committed themselves to implementing the negotiated settlement.
"Following successful negotiations between KMPDU and the County Government of Kericho, we are pleased to inform you that an agreement has been reached and a comprehensive Implementation Matrix signed to guide the execution of all agreed resolutions," the union said.
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