Embakasi East Babu Owino has initiated the process of kicking out Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha.
In a notice of motion, the lawmaker accused CS Nakhumicha of gross violation of the constitution and incompetence.
According to Owino, the doctors’ strike, which began on March 15th, has crippled Kenya’s healthcare system and denied scores of citizens their basic right to healthcare.
“As a result of the doctors’ strike, a majority of Kenyans’ right to life as well as the right to the highest attainable standard of health has been grossly violated,” the notice of motion reads in part.
“Since the strike began on 15th March 2024, scores of Kenyans have been unable to access medical care, and in some dire cases, some have even lost their lives.”
The Embakasi East Legislator, speaking at a joint press conference with the KMPDU, stated that if the government does not listen to the striking doctors, MPs will join the industrial action.
“We don’t want govt to demand, invite don’t demand. When you push, we, KMPDU and MPs will push, when you pull, we’ll resist….when you demand we will refuse,” the MP said.
So far the notice of motion has received support from over 100 MPs, Babu Owino revealed.
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