MP Caleb Amisi // PHOTO COURTESY.
Saboti Member of Parliament, Hon. Caleb Amisi has warned that many politicians will lose their jobs due to the vaccination of animals saga, that is expected to be conducted January next year.
The MP who observed President William Ruto’s previous ados and back turning, sounded a warning that he might backtrack his stance on the anticipated vaccination, something that has been his political grander.
Amisi potentiated two incidences where President William Ruto used his propagative art to secure plausibility, and leaving those whom supported his agenda confused, with no where to hide their faces.
During the Finance Bill this year, Ruto dismissed the credibility of MPs who showed their allegiance to him through supporting the bill by eventually declining to append his signature after it was passed by the Parliament. The MPs were fooled.
“President Ruto has mastered the art of propagating unpopular issue and later he backtracks to earn bonga points from Kenyans. He threw UDA mps under the bus during finance bill, and they have never regained their ground up to now,” said Amisi.
The legislator also reminded those behind Ruto in his vaccination bid how Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi was downplayed by the President’s tactics over his unwavering support to the Adani takeover to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which the President later cancelled. Both Opiyo Wandayi and Cabinet Secretary for Finance John Mbadi were left disappointed and disapproved.
“He showed @OpiyoWandayi the middle finger during Adani issue, and with a click of a button the credibility of staunch revolutionary leader ended,” added the lawmaker.
In this regard, Amisi said that the President will turn his back over the controversial vaccination and many will suffer.
“Verily verily I say unto you, many will lose jobs when Ruto makes a somersault on this vaccination fiasco,” warned the MP.
The planned vaccination has received exorbitant rejection from Kenyans, including the Kenya Veterinary Association. KVA in a statement, urged the President not to rush the exercise, citing lack of sensitization, leading to misinformation and mistrust by Kenyans towards the process.
“The government’s failure to conduct adequate public sensitization has fueled widespread resistance and misinformation among livestock keepers and the general public. This situation not only hampers disease control but also risks creating further outbreaks. Stakeholders, including farmers, veterinary professionals, and community leaders, were not sufficiently involved in planning, leading to mistrust and confusion, including in professional circles,” read part of the statement.
Ruto on November 8, 2024, announced that 22 million cattle and 50 million sheep and goats are expected to be vaccinated in January 2024. This has caused public outrage and criticism, but the President has maintained his stance on vaccination to prevent animal diseases and improve on international market for their products.
