Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu a few moments after his swearing-in on Thursday, August 25 reinstated all medics who were sacked by his processor Nderitu Mureithi.
While Speaking during the ceremony, Irungu directed that the doctors should report to work on September 1.
“In my first assignment as your Governor, I want to ensure that health services are back to normal. 42 months since these doctors were sacked, no meaningful service has been offered to our people. In my manifesto, I promised reliable health services and that is what I have done,” he stated.
Moreover, Irungus announcement elicited joy among residents who had attended the function.
Nonetheless, outgoing governor Mureithi and his deputy John Mwaniki who had sacked the medics could be seen fidgeting.
Furthermore, Irungu directed that the employment of medics be on permeant and pensionable terms. He then added that many of them were under performing due to poor remuneration.
Likewise, the governor ordered that all funds paid in health facilities be used to buy drugs and other requirements instead of them being moved to county revenue office.
Nevertheless, many medics in Laikipia county were sacked during Mureithi’s tenure after going on strike demanding better pay.
However, they moved to court and obtained court orders for their reinstatement, but the county government ignored it.
Nonetheless, Irungu said that although he has inherited Sh4 billion pending bills he will continue initiating development projects.
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Additionally, former minister Mwangi Kiunjuri who was present during the ceremony called for a peaceful coexistence among all elected leaders.
