Education and Healthcare Crisis: Nation Priorities Questioned

By Dorothy Yegon

As Kenya grapples with growing challenges in its education and healthcare systems, one cannot help but question nation's priorities.

For years, public universities and schools have struggled with unpaid lecturers and teachers, inadequate resources, and outdated curricula.

At the same time, health sector is plagued by unpaid doctors, lack of essential drugs and machines, and crumbling infrastructure.

These sectors being the pillars of a thriving society seem to be left behind in the quest for progress.

Yet while teachers and health care workers continue to fight an uphill battle, the government and its allies seem to pour generous sum into church donations every week.

This contrast raises a fundamental issue where should national resources be directed in a country striving for growth?

The irony striking millions of Kenyans is denied quality education and basic health care, yet religious institutions are regularly recipients of lavish donations.

While faith is undeniably important in many communities, it is the everyday realities of education and healthy care that define a country's future.

Are we as a nation turning blind eye on the needs of our children, the sick, struggling teachers and doctors?

Many would argue that it is time for the government to refocus its efforts on tangible sustainable investments in these sectors.

It is commendable that the president and his allies are charitable in their religious giving, but this should not be at expense of addressing the urgent needs of the people.

The true measure of leadership is not just in supporting places of worship but in ensuring that the next generation of Kenyans is educated and healthy enough to lead the country to prosperity.

Education is a long-term investment, and well- equipped health- care system is critical to the nations productivity.

Both are foundations that require more than just occasional gestures of goodwill.

They need consistent, strategic investment to uplift lives and strengthen the economy.

It is time for the government to shift focus from symbolic donations to its real sustainable development that benefits the people who need its most.

A balanced approach where the government invests in people's future must take precedence.

Only then can we hope for a nation where faith and essential services like education and health care thrive in tandem.