Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has commended healthcare workers for their unwavering dedication in the battle against COVID-19 pandemic.
At the same time, he thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta for mobilizing the Nation to stand firm against the global pandemic.
In his Madaraka Day address his social media accounts, Mr Odinga said healthcare workers’ selflessness has made all the noticeable difference with regards to containing the spread and saving lives.
He regretted that the pandemic has ‘turned lives upside down’ such that for the first Madaraka Day is being celebrated without the usual physical ceremonies and funfair.
Mr Odinga particularly thanked Cabinet Secretary for Health Mutahi Kagwe for leading his team in the ministry in such a gallant struggle.
“The civil servants have kept us informed and safe by analyzing the trends and providing us with accurate information to win the battle,” lauded Mr Odinga.
He advised Kenyans to take personal responsibility by strictly following government guidelines on how to defeat the Coronavirus.
“On this unique Madaraka Day, you, the health workers, the dedicated civil servants and the obedient citizens are my heroes,” saluted Mr Odinga.
He, however, stated that there is room for improvement especially in personal responsibility and more cooperation with the Government.
Mr Odinga asked Kenyans to reflect on patriotism, sacrifice, personal responsibility, the dignity of the people and respect for the nation as ‘the goals against the pandemic’.
“If our parents resorted to excuses, chose easy life and lamented rather than fight, self-governance would not have come when it did,” he stated.
He said Kenyans’ resilience will see the country triumph over what he called a treble tragedy; COVID-19 pandemic, floods devastation and locusts invasion.
“We need to work together as one people and one nation so that we can rise again, as a nation” he advised.
Kenya registered 74 more coronavirus cases yesterday bringing the total number of registered infections to 1,962.