MPs Urge State: Give Doctors Their Dues, Kenyans Suffering
Coastal leaders have urged the government to address the ongoing doctor’s strike promptly to alleviate the suffering of Kenyans.
Mishi Mboko, the Member of Parliament for Likoni, and Zamzam Mohamed, her counterpart from Mombasa County, emphasized the urgent need for governmental intervention to prevent further casualties.
During an iftar dinner organized by EALA MP Hassan Omar at Burhani Sports Club in Mombasa, Mboko stressed the gravity of the situation, stating, “Our people are dying, our mothers are giving birth on the streets.”
She urged the government to engage in constructive dialogue with the doctors, emphasizing that their demands are reasonable given their level of education.
Supporting Mboko’s plea, Zamzam urged President Ruto to address the healthcare crisis promptly to avoid further embarrassment for the nation.
“It is a shame that our mothers are giving birth on the roadsides,” she lamented, highlighting the dire need for immediate action.
President William Ruto, however, reiterated the government’s stance on the matter, acknowledging the value of doctors’ work while also emphasizing financial constraints.
Speaking during a church service at Africa Inland Church (AIC) Fellowship in Eldoret, Ruto emphasized that the government’s resources are limited.
He clarified that while the government acknowledges the importance of doctors and interns, it cannot exceed its financial capabilities.
Ruto explained that the current budget can only accommodate a stipend of Sh70,000 for intern doctors for one year, emphasizing the necessity of fiscal responsibility.
At the iftar dinner, former Lunga Lunga MP Khatib Mwashetani defended the government’s position, citing financial constraints as the primary challenge.
He emphasized the exponential increase in the number of interns, making it financially unfeasible to meet their previous salary expectations.
Mwashetani urged the interns to accept the government’s offer of Sh70,000 per month, emphasizing the need to prioritize the well-being of suffering Kenyans.
He reassured them of gradual salary increments and promotions in the future.
In summary, while coastal leaders advocate for swift government action to end the doctor’s strike, President Ruto emphasizes fiscal constraints, and former MP Mwashetani highlights the challenges posed by the surge in intern numbers.
The need for a balanced approach to address the healthcare crisis while ensuring financial sustainability remains paramount.
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MPs Urge State: Give Doctors Their Dues, Kenyans Suffering
