We will resolve your issues – Uhuru to striking doctors

President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the striking doctors not to make innocent patients suffer even as the government resolves issues they have raised.

He called on the doctors to have a spirit of understanding and look after the lives of their patients as the dispute is resolved.

“I am very hopeful that by the end of the day we should have an agreement. We need to work together because we do not want Kenyans to suffer,” said the President when he addressed doctors at the Kericho County Hospital.

The President said that he was optimistic a solution will be reached that recognizes the important role doctors and nurses play.

President Kenyatta said doctors at the hospital had revealed that private hospitals are now referring patients to the county hospital for specialized treatment.

“The Government is working hard to improve medical services in the country but this equipment will be useless without you,” he told the doctors.

The President was accompanied by Deputy President William Ruto and local leaders.