President William Ruto's administration has expressed support for the initiative by Kenyan TikTokers to build an ultra-modern hospital offering free healthcare services to members of the public.
The Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination, Dennis Itumbi, termed the move a brilliant idea, adding that such initiatives were welcomed.
Speaking on Wednesday, October 1, during the TikTok content creators workshop at Glee Hotel in Kiambu County, Itumbi noted that the initiative was in line with the government's ambition to offer free and affordable healthcare to all Kenyans.
In particular, Itumbi revealed that the plan aligned with President Ruto's goal of constructing 70 new hospitals across the country, a project he noted was currently being undertaken by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
“That is a brilliant idea, Kenyans have created hospitals in this country through offerings, that is why we have faith-based hospitals. President Ruto is also overseeing the construction of 70 hospitals by the KDF," Itumbi stated.
Adding: "So if TikTokers can organise themselves and build another hospital, then it is brilliant. Such initiatives are welcomed, and that is a very brilliant idea."
Meanwhile, the initiative by the Kenyan TikTok community to construct a modern hospital was bolstered by the recent story of a 17-year-old male TikToker dubbed Kaluma Boy.
The youngster captured the hearts of many after he used the platform to share videos documenting the struggles of his father, who suffered from a stroke.
Every day, Kaluma Boy would take to TikTok to share clips of him taking care of his sick father, including covering medical costs for the latter, who struggled to walk.
Moved by the boy's humility and courage, hundreds of Kenyans visited the boy at his village in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday, in solidarity to support him and his ailing father.
It was from the incident that Kenyans on TikTok decided to come up with the idea of constructing a modern hospital to offer free medical services for such special cases.
For some, the decision would relieve many Kenyans from the frustration of the public health care system, which has for many years grappled with immense challenges such as inadequate personnel and medicines.
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