Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leaders have vowed to join doctors in their strike if the government does not hastily address their issues.
The opposition side, led by Wiper party chairman Kalonzo Musyoka, has stated that, if necessary, they will stand in solidarity with the medics on the streets.
The leaders, who spoke to the press on Tuesday, also chastised President William Ruto for disregarding the doctors' request to improve their terms.
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“This regime is failing its citizens. We’re consulting, and if they do not stop this strike, we as Kenyans will be free to join...(because) the only language they (government) understands ni kuenda kwa mitaa,” said Kalonzo.
“Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has outlawed the strike, meaning beginning tomorrow we might start seeing teargas. As Azimio we’re saying it is their (doctors’) constitutional right under Article 37, and if this government instead of addressing the root cause, is going to use teargas and force against the doctors, as Azimio we’re ready to come out to stand with them.” DAP Kenya party leader Eugene Wamalwa added.
Kalonzo accused President Ruto of doublespeak on the subject, stating that the medical professionals' concerns must be addressed quickly.
He also lamented that, as a result of the ongoing medics' go-slow, most families have been left vulnerable and are now suffering.
The statements came two days after President Ruto chastised striking physicians over their requests for salary increases and interns' allowances, claiming that the government is grappling with a massive wage bill.
Speaking at a Sunday service at Eldoret AIC Fellowship Church, the Head of State stated that the country spends Ksh. $1.1 trillion out of the Ksh. $2.2 tr
illion received yearly on salary and wage payments.
