Kenya Doctors Strike: Delayed Pay, Transfers, and the Threat of Replacement

Doctors in Kiambu and Kakamega Counties, Kenya, are on strike, citing delayed pay, arbitrary transfers, and delayed remittances for SHA contributions. The strike has caused significant disruption to healthcare services, and the counties' response—advertising for new doctors—has been met with criticism. "They're advertising new positions, which is basically saying, 'You guys on strike, we'll find replacements,'" says one source. The situation highlights broader issues within Kenya's healthcare system.