Archbishop Anthony Muheria criticized the Kenyan Government for focusing excessively on advertising rather than implementing necessary actions. He called for the government to mobilize resources and expertise to address pressing issues, particularly the healthcare sector’s financial woes stemming from delayed reimbursements. He urged a shift towards collaboration and appreciation among officials to foster effective solutions for the country.
Archbishop Anthony Muheria has expressed significant concern regarding the Kenyan Government’s propensity to prioritize publicity over action as the nation grapples with complex socio-economic issues. He admonished the government for focusing excessively on advertising its projects and plans rather than driving implementation, emphasizing that a government’s role is not as an advertising agency but as a catalyst for tangible change.
He stated, “There has to be less rhetoric, we have to stop advertising and act.” The Archbishop further urged the government to refrain from merely announcing intentions and instead mobilize people, resources, and expertise to fulfill its responsibilities effectively.
Highlighting the detrimental effects of persistent advertisements, he called for a shift towards appreciating collaborative efforts while urging government officials to minimize public discord. “How I wish that we can shelve all these advertisements, noise, insulting, and demeaning statements and start construction,” he asked, stressing the potential for collective growth when valuing each other’s contributions.
In addressing the dire situation within Kenya’s healthcare sector, Archbishop Muheria noted the delays in reimbursements from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Social Health Insurance Fund, which hinder the efforts to enhance health services. He pointed out that hospitals are suffering from over 250 million Kenya shillings in unpaid debts, exacerbated by governmental inaction regarding timely payments.
Despite repeated appeals for prompt reimbursements, the government’s responses have remained lackluster, with the Archbishop lamenting, “The hospitals are not receiving this reimbursement in time.” He concluded by emphasizing that large debts disrupt institutional operations and urged the government to recognize and address these pressing issues for the welfare of healthcare institutions.
The Archbishop of Nyeri, Anthony Muheria, implores the Kenyan Government to shift its approach from mere advertising of projects to actionable implementation. He highlights the critical state of the healthcare system, exacerbated by delayed reimbursements, and calls for an emphasis on collaboration and appreciation among leaders to effectively address the nation’s challenges. Immediate action is essential to alleviate the burdens faced by healthcare providers and improve service delivery.
Original Source: communications.amecea.org
