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Have mercy on citizens, President Uhuru Kenyatta urges medics

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto with other leaders interact with medical staff at the Makindu Sub-County Hospital in Makueni County. [Photo: PSCU]

President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday urged striking health workers to have mercy on citizens and give dialogue a chance.

Speaking in Makindu, Makueni County, on the final day of his Ukambani tour, the President said it was regrettable that innocent Kenyans should die as a result of lack of services in public healthcare institutions.

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