AfricaPress-Kenya: West Pokot County Governor John Lonyang’apuo has vowed to fire West Pokot county government employees who will fail to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
According to the governor, those who reject the jab set a bad example to residents of West Pokot.
“I will fire whoever refuses to take the vaccine because I don’t see why I should work with people who set a bad example to the people of West Pokot,” the governor asserted.
“They will be responsible if they fail to take the vaccines by July, and I will not give anyone their pay slips. Should the opportunity to take the vaccine pass, they should not bother showing up,” added the governor while receiving his jab.
He further stated that there is no government that would intentionally provide bad vaccines to its citizens, further insisting that they were safe.
“We have had so many vaccinations over the years, which have protected us throughout our lives. Any vaccine passed internationally, by the Kenyan government and the doctors is safe and sound,” he affirmed.
He further stated that people were using stereotypes as an excuse not to receive the vaccine all while complaining that top government officials had not gone through the procedure.
“Let us protect ourselves and the people around us. Do not embarrass us by refusing and staying in your homes.
The Kenyan program states that doctors, teachers and top government officials are on the frontline of the vaccination process, and they have all received it, why should you refuse?” asked Lonyang’apuo.
The governor was accompanied by top county officials noting that the county had already received 6,000 doses.
Lonyang’apuo also revealed that the government was under financial strain and that they were struggling to make sure essential services were served.
