Uasin Gishu Civil Society Calls for Action on Corruption in Health and Governance Sectors
The Uasin Gishu Civil Society has called on the county government to address the growing concerns of corruption plaguing the health and governance sectors. Speaking at a meeting organized by Transparency International under the Restore Ethical and Accountable Leadership project, Benadine Kipruto, the chairperson of the civil society group, highlighted several issues that are hampering service delivery in these key sectors.
Kipruto pointed out that significant gaps in both the public service and health sectors have had a detrimental effect on the quality of services offered to the citizens. She emphasized that the lack of a robust public participation policy has hindered citizen oversight and accountability, contributing to stalled and incomplete development projects.
“Corruption and lack of accountability are deeply rooted in both the health and governance sectors,” Kipruto said. “From mismanagement of health infrastructure funds to nepotism in employment and misuse of public resources, these issues are not only frustrating citizens but also undermining development.”
According to the meeting, the health sector is facing numerous challenges, including the misuse of finances allocated for health infrastructure projects, monopoly kickbacks, and negligence in handling medical emergencies. These issues have contributed to a decline in the quality of health services available to residents of Uasin Gishu, leading to increasing frustration among the public.
In the governance sector, concerns were raised over corruption in tender allocations, favoritism in hiring practices, and the misuse of public funds. Additionally, the absence of adequate public engagement in government decisions was highlighted as a key barrier to effective governance.
The meeting called for immediate reforms to address these issues, urging the county government to implement transparent and accountable leadership practices. The civil society group emphasized the need for stronger citizen participation in decision-making processes to ensure that the public’s interests are better served.
As the county government faces growing pressure from civil society organizations, it remains to be seen how it will respond to the call for urgent action to combat corruption and improve governance and health services for the people of Uasin Gishu.
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