The Kerugoya hospital does not offer intensive care — residents who require it are referred to Embu. Last year, when medics went on strike, the Health executive at the time, Ms Agnes Gachoki, quit, accusing Ms Waiguru of frustrating her. While acknowledging that all is not well in the sector, Health Committee Chairman Fredrick Bundi defended Ms Waiguru against accusations that she is responsible for the mess. Recently, Ms Waiguru asked how ward reps expected her to implement health projects when they were slashing the budget meant to fund them. She said it had also proved hard to hire health workers.

Source: Daily Nation June 13, 2020 10:41 UTC