Archbishop Anthony Muheria has criticized the Kenyan government for its focus on advertisements rather than taking decisive actions to address socio-economic issues. He emphasized the urgent need for accountability in the healthcare sector, highlighting the financial struggles due to unpaid debts and urging for support and collaboration among government officials.
In light of the complex socio-economic challenges faced by Kenya, Archbishop Anthony Muheria has vocalized significant concerns regarding the government’s excessive emphasis on publicity instead of action. He has urged the Kenyan government to move beyond merely advertising its projects and achievements and focus on implementation. “There has to be less rhetoric, we have to stop advertising and act. The government seems to be constrained to the advertisement of government projects; the government is not an advertisement agency, it is an agency that implements actions,” stated Archbishop Muheria.
Archbishop Muheria called for a cessation of empty advertising and urged government officials to allocate resources effectively, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among experts and leadership to foster genuine progress. He remarked, “Stop advertising what we should do, we will do, we have done; rather, put yourself to get people, resources, and experts. There is nothing in Kenya we cannot do and build, that’s our call.”
Furthermore, he criticized the current environment filled with advertisements and negative rhetoric, urging for a more constructive dialogue and collaboration. The Archbishop expressed a desire to prioritize building capacities and appreciating collective contributions rather than persisting with divisive statements. He noted the critical state of the health sector, particularly concerning delayed reimbursements from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Social Health Insurance Fund.
Despite the efforts made towards enhancing healthcare delivery, hospitals are facing significant financial strains due to unpaid debts, amounting to over 250 million Kenya shillings. Archbishop Muheria lamented that the government’s responses to these critical issues have been less than satisfactory, stating, “We have been for the last four years, we try, we cry, we appeal, we plead, but we seem to receive just very uncommitted responses.”
He emphasized that in any organizational context, such debt can incapacitate operations and asserted the need for urgent government action to ensure timely payments and support for healthcare institutions. “We need payments, we need reimbursements, and we feel sad that we are hiding our head in the sand and not facing problems,” he concluded, calling for accountability and a shift in focus from mere advertising to real, impactful actions.
Archbishop Anthony Muheria has called upon the Kenyan government to halt its focus on advertising and instead prioritize action and accountability, particularly in the healthcare sector. He highlighted the critical financial issues facing hospitals due to delayed reimbursements and urged collaboration and appreciation among government officials. His emphasis on implementation over rhetoric seeks to inspire genuine progress and solutions to Kenya’s pressing challenges.
Original Source: communications.amecea.org
