Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) boss Dr Ezekiel Mutua has weighed in on the blistering attacks directed at Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris, over her decision to seek treatment in India.
In a tweet on Sunday, the outspoken KFCB supremo defended Passaris from the attacks, describing them as a sign of a sick society.
He held the view that subjecting political leaders to vicious attacks on social media, would not result in improved policy.
"You know that we are a sick society when people attack Esther Passaris for posting about her surgery in India. Listen, while we need universal health care, hating on leaders and posting bile does not improve the situation. There're better ways of pushing for better policy," he opined.
Responding to Mutua, Passaris said, " Thank you my brother. Even India struggles with Universal Healthcare. Medical facilities are devolved but this doesn't mean all patients get the best care. They don't. What thrives is a populace driving growth and shared prosperity rather than sitting and hating."
The Nairobi Woman Rep traveled to India last week to seek treatment for an ailment.
She shared pictures of herself in the Indian hospital where she underwent surgery, a move that did not go down well with a section of social media users.
Her critics argued that the fact that she had sought treatment overseas, was evidence that she had not done enough as a legislator to improve the country's health facilities.