Video Of Doctor Addressing Govt In Complex Vocabulary Sparks Reactions: "Prescription Handwriting"

• The medic stated that they would stand in solidarity with their union during the ongoing industrial action until their demands are met
• He accused the government of promoting the doctrine of penury and destitution to mock intern doctors
• Kenyans have reacted to his rich vocabulary with some stating that the government cannot act due to the doctors' choice of words

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists' Union has been on strike for over 50 days, leading to a halt in operations at public health centres.

The medics went on strike following the announcement of a nationwide industrial action by the union's secretary general Davji Atellah.

Terms medic used to address government

In a recent development, a medic, alongside Atellah and other leaders, pledged to persist in advocating for the rights of healthcare workers until their demands are addressed.

"We want to say to you that our demands are not the jejune pronouncement of malcontents but are the scenic wagnon of legal terms of a healthcare ecosystem devoid of any pathological dysfunction. So we are fighting for you," said the health expert.

Using medical terms, he noted that the government is "afflicted by a peculiar form of fiscal schizophrenia".

"On the one hand, they are promoting the doctrine of penury and destitution mocking our doctor interns to exist to a budgetary shoestring thinner than a tri-comb while on the other hand, they are haemorrhaging the public purrs," he added.

Kenyans hilarious reactions

Some Kenyans have humorously responded to the video, suggesting that their choice of words may be causing delays in government actions.

@nellobando said:

"Nakhumicha anadhani wanaongea in tongues bana."

@iFelixOwino asked:

"@gabrieloguda have you realized that the doctors are addressing @Nakhumicha_S using the prescription handwriting?"

@FKivish observed:

"The seriousness in the guy, ako sure hafeel kicheko kwa umbali."

@hon_ngumi said:

"The English vocabulary is humorous despite the statement issued being a serious one."

@ftrgeorgemartin commented:

"I am hearing the intercessors rebuking next to Nakumicha … “Kalatachabakala tongues!”. At the tale end, the only audible non-tongue speaking is: “It shall be well “. And she smiled."

@madarabrian1

"I now know why the CS for health can't agree with our doctors. The language of negotiation is beyond."

@paulchescko asked:

"Sasa hawa ile writting huwa haisomeki ndio wameitransform kuwa maneno."

Homa Bay pastor uses complex vocabulary during prayers

In another story, a Homa Bay pastor left guests in stitches with his complex vocubulary during prayers.

The county boss, Glady Wanga, could not contain herself when the preacher mentioned some big terms.

On the other hand, President William Ruto, who seemed calm throughout the prayer session, left out a hearty Amen, followed by laughter when the pastor concluded.

What else you need to know about doctors' strike in Kenya

• KMPDU boss Atellah threatened to sue the government due to a failure of negotiations to end doctors' strike
• Nurses threatened to join the industrial action escalating crises in the health sector
• Questions arose when the government solely signed doctors return-to-work formula

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke