Woman Rep. Gathoni Wamuchomba Wants Elected Leaders Forced to Seek Treatment in Public Hospitals
Kiambu Woman Representative Gathoni Wamuchomba has called for the enactment of a law that requires elected leaders and government officials to seek treatment in local public hospitals.
Wamuchomba made the proposal in her submissions to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) taskforce, which was formed following the handshake between President Uhuru and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
The politician argued that the move would force leaders to improve the quality of services offered in public health facilities.
Wamuchomba said it was unfortunate to see politicians fly out of the country for quality treatment abroad on taxpayers’ cash as Kenyans suffer in poorly maintained public hospitals.
“Such a requirement is the only way that will make leaders become serious in addressing the plight of people who are currently suffering due to the pathetic and deplorable conditions of many public hospitals,” said Wamuchomba.
She also called for lowering of the maximum age limit for Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) from the current 35 years to 28.
This, she argued, will make it possible for more youth to empower themselves economically.
Wamuchomba further proposed the creation of the office of an executive prime minister, who will be head of government.
Comments (11)
This is long overdue. I had said exactly that. This also need to be extended to prevent the so called politicians from sending their kids abroad for quality education while other taxpayers’ kids are receiving pathetic education due to poor educational facilities.
The only person that can be 'FORCED' go to Public Hospital is a POOR person.
Forced is the not quite right but we understand what sentiment is being expressed. Tax payer funds should not be used to pay for treatment other than in public hospitals.
I agree. This means f 'Elected leaders' are using Public/Taxpayer's funds to get Treatment abroad then we have a Problem. They should be Expected to Foot the Bills from their own pockets.
Dada Gathoni Wa Muchomba:
Bila shaka nakuvulia kofia ya tarbushi. Hongera sana dada yangu. Bila shaka maoni yako yakifuatwa, hospitali za Kenya zitaboreka na kuwa hospitali za binadamu wote.
this lady is a genius, wanaiba and then go overseas while locals can't do that. I'm are they will not steal coz they are gonna suffer consequences.
Makes a lot of sense....but...Can it be done?... and can it be enforced?
Wamuchomba I like when you put your thinking cap on. Keep it on because when you do you change lives.
very good idea but the chances of it being enacted by parliament is close to nil, it is way overdue though, their kids should also be mandated to go to public schools and cannot go outside the country for higher studies. Indeed even a step forward would to eliminate private schools all together or make public universities slots only available for kids who attended public schools.
Now Gathoni, you may ask for a pay raise if this call pulls through!!
That is the conversation we should be having.Congrats
As long as Jubilee is in power, endeleeni kuota ndoto!