Kigame sparks debate over unavailable Ksh40M CT scan as politicians build malls in Eldoret
Presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has questioned the priorities of political leaders after discovering that a hospital serving residents of Eldoret and the surrounding region does not have a CT scan machine, despite the city’s growing commercial developments. Kigame said the hospital’s lack of the equipment raised concerns about investment in healthcare, particularly in a city […]
Presidential hopeful Reuben Kigame has raised concerns over the lack of a CT scan machine in a hospital serving the Eldoret region, despite the city's expanding commercial developments. Kigame's comments came after he experienced a routine medical check-up in Eldoret, where he discovered the absence of the specialized equipment needed for detailed internal body imaging.
The presidential aspirant questioned the priorities of political leaders in the city, where millions are reportedly distributed as political handouts, and where shopping malls are being built. Kigame emphasized that the hospital's lack of a CT scan machine, costing approximately 40 million Kenyan shillings, is "ridiculous" in a city focusing on such lavish commercial projects.
He called for increased investment in local healthcare facilities to ensure patients can access necessary specialized treatments without having to travel abroad. Kigame's remarks highlight the need to balance economic development with essential public services, particularly healthcare, in rapidly growing regions like Eldoret.
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