The announcement was made by the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU), the body that represents doctors across the country.
In a statement shared on its official X account on Tuesday, the union confirmed that the industrial action would start at exactly 12:00 a.m.
The doctors said this comes seven days after they issued a formal strike notice to the County Government of Mombasa.
According to the union, the notice period has now expired without meaningful engagement or solutions to the issues they raised.
“The #Mombasa Doctors’ Strike officially commences tonight, Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, at 00:00 hours.
Today marks seven (7) days since notice was served to the County Government of Mombasa,” the union stated.
The doctors say they have been patient and followed the law by issuing a seven-day notice before taking action.
However, they argue that their grievances have been ignored, leaving them with no other option but to down their tools.
Among the concerns raised are poor working conditions, delayed salaries, lack of promotions, and failure by the county to honour previous agreements.
KMPDU officials have accused the county administration of failing to respond with urgency despite the critical role doctors play in public health facilities.
They say that without proper support, it becomes difficult for medical staff to offer quality healthcare services to residents.
The union insists that the strike is not meant to punish patients but to push the county to act responsibly and address long-standing problems.
The planned strike is expected to affect services in public hospitals and health centres across Mombasa County.
Patients who depend on government facilities may face delays or interruptions in accessing treatment.
Emergency services could also be strained if no agreement is reached quickly.
Health workers have in the past raised similar concerns in different counties, pointing to challenges such as staff shortages, heavy workloads, and limited medical supplies.
In many cases, strikes have only ended after negotiations between unions and county officials.