Mutahi Kagwe Reveals Sleepless Nights: Texting Uhuru at 3 AM During COVID-19 Pandemic
Former Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has revealed the significant efforts he undertook in leading the nation through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the need for him to make urgent late-night communications.
During an interview on Monday, Mutahi Kagwe described how the situation was exhausting, requiring the leadership at the time to endure sleepless nights.
Mutahi Kagwe stated that he would send messages to the President and other leaders expecting replies in the morning. However, he found that they responded almost instantly, indicating that they were also awake at the time.
Kagwe described how, throughout the pandemic, he endured countless sleepless nights worrying about the well-being of Kenyans in contrast to the situations unfolding in other nations.
“When you see certain things, you can not catch a wink of sleep because you are uncertain of when such deaths could befall your country,” stated Kagwe
Additionally, Kagwe explained that at that time, communicating with other leaders regarding COVID-19 issues was challenging due to the necessity of making tough decisions.
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“In a certain instance, we had to explain to Governors via Zoom calls, that they would have to allocate land for the burial of COVID-19 victims, and they would tell us they do not want to hear about those matters”, explained Mutahi Kagwe.
Nevertheless, he commended former President Uhuru Kenyatta, highlighting his receptiveness to the public and attributing Kenya’s success in battling the virus to his leadership.
In a thought-provoking expression, the ex-minister confessed to feeling unsettled by the repercussions of the pandemic despite outwardly showing courage.
This occurs amidst a period of significant strain on Kenya’s healthcare system, largely attributed to the current doctors’ strike causing near-crippling effects.
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has faced significant criticism for her management of the ongoing strike, with various leaders, including those affiliated with the Kenya Kwanza movement, calling for her dismissal from her pivotal position.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has already filed an impeachment motion in Parliament seeking to kick out Nakhumicha.
Mutahi Kagwe Reveals Sleepless Nights: Texting Uhuru at 3 AM During COVID-19 Pandemic