COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli on Thursday, April 2, mocked leaders who go for treatment abroad.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Atwoli stated that the spread of the Covid-19 virus had equalised everyone despite their financial status.
"We have no political parties, we have no Kieleweke, we have no Tanga Tanga, we have no groups because this virus has equalized everyone.
"It has equalised rich men, thieves, MPs and some have gone into hiding and we cannot hear them. This is the time we should be considerate to one another to make sure we remain united as Kenyans," Atwoli stated.
"Even those who stole money cannot use it. Hotels are closed, those big buildings and lodgings where they used to go and squander this money have all closed," he added.
At the same time, the COTU boss appealed to employers and landlords to also chip in and show solidarity during this trying time.
Atwoli urged the government to exempt landlords from taxation and argued that the move would help them be more considerate of their tenants.
He asked the government to ensure rental issues for the low and middle-income wage earners are considered for the next three months.
Most politicians and leaders in Kenya seek medical treatment abroad but this would be difficult in recent times due to the suspension of all international flights.
The reason politicians seek medical treatment abroad remains obvious; the shameful medical health care conditions in the country.
Even before the deadly coronavirus spread, Kenya's health system was wanting and the pandemic may put it to the test.
There are currently 517 ICU beds in the country with 87 per cent currently occupied.
Francis Atwoli, Sec. Gen, COTU: I appeal to employers, entrepreneurs & landlords to show solidarity. At this point, there are no political parties & groups; this virus has equalized us. Those who stole money, can now not use or squander it, let us all be merciful #DayBreak pic.twitter.com/dyjJkYZ6so
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) April 2, 2020
