Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah was on the receiving end of criticism from Kenyans on Sunday through to Monday after his remarks where he reiterated that the Kenyan economy was 'unstable'.
Ichung'wah who was appealing to doctors to go back to work maintained that the economy was unstable and hence the government was not in a position to sustain their demands.
The MP who was speaking in Nyeri on Sunday asked doctors to bear with the current situation until the economy stabilises. He added that the prolonged strike was paralysing service delivery in public hospitals.
"I take this opportunity to plead with all our medical professionals to call off the strike and give dialogue an opportunity. Give the government a chance for the economy to grow from its current state," he stated.
However, Kenyans were quick to call out the MP for the controversial remark since he has been praising President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua for stabilising the economy.
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai also accused the Leader of the Majority at the National Assembly of doublespeak.
"Economy wasn't performing great? I thought they were bragging how great they were performing," Alai added.
Adding onto Alai's remarks, a section of Kenyans accused the Kenya Kwanza politicians of lying about the economy when it was convenient for the government.
They argued that the MP was only complaining about the economy to justify the government's decision not to increase their salaries as requested.
Furthermore, Kenyans dismissed the 'unstable economy' claim from Ichung'wah adding that Kenyans were paying more taxes than before.
Most pointed out that the revenue could be used for key operations such as paying doctors and not reintroducing the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions.
"The economy is unstable now but when it comes to political rallies it is stable," one Kenyan remarked referring to Ichung'wah's remarks in the past where he constantly attacked the previous regime.
Kenyans urged the government to stop the excuses and pay the doctors their dues as well as teachers who play key roles in society.
Also, President Ruto was asked to weed out corrupt leaders who are grabbing land parcels and embezzling funds meant for development leaving Kenyans in a crisis.
Further, a section of Kenyans remarked that it was hypocritical to slash the salaries of doctors when politicians are pocketing millions including hefty allowances each month.
