Is it okay for Kenya to be run by sick leaders?

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Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti

There is a wave of illness taking hostage Kenyan leaders under the docks that is raising eyebrows over the performance of the politicians in their elective positions.

For few months the Homa Bay County boss had not been in office, with county officials citing ill-health. According to reports, Governor Awiti had undergone an eye operation and been advised to take medical leave.

Governor Awiti’s absence fueled anxiety in the county over the running of day to day affairs although his deputy assured that all was well.

Deputy Governor Hamilton Orata said Awiti’s absenteeism had not created any power vacuum.

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Prof Anyang Nyong’o

Recently Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o was among the leaders that was attending the installation of the new Archbishop of Kisumu, Rev Philip Anyolo at the Uzima University grounds.

Shockingly however Anyang’ Nyong’o was rushed to Aga Khan Hospital after falling sick at the function.He was diagnosed with a sudden drop of blood pressure. His doctor has prescribed a brief bed rest as the pressure is stabilised. The Governor is in a stable condition now revealed his press unit.

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Controversial blogger Robert Alai

Vocal blogger Robbert Alai has taken to twitter over the sicknesses to express disappointment that the plight of the common man doesn’t matter stating that citizens should not be held ransom because a man’s illness.

Alai has however been blasted on twitter for being insensitive with his statement.

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