Turbo MP Elisha Busienei has opposed calls by a section of Senators and MPs to have the health docket reverted back to the national government.
Speaking at Turbo shopping center over the weekend, Busienei said that devolvement of health was meant to bring health services closer to the people.
Busienei intimated that reverting the health docket to the national government will deny Kenyans basic health services they have enjoyed for two years under devolutions.
The MP noted that though management of health under counties has experienced setbacks, returning it to the national government will be a setback to the people.
“I am opposing calls by a section of leaders who want the health docket returned to the national government, health services have been made closer to the people in counties and returning to the national government is not a good idea,” said the MP.
The Turbo legislator said he will oppose such motion if brought to the National Assembly.
Busienei further added that health crisis facing some counties can be addressed through proper legislations and policy formulations.
He said that Kenyans passed the 2010 constitution that allowed devolution of services, stating that those calling for reversion of health to the national government are enemies of development.
Busienei said that Turbo residents are getting services they never used to get when the same was being provided by the national government.
The Turbo lawmaker said that some leaders who are not happy with devolution are working hard to make it fail, and urged the Jubilee government to protect devolution and the interests of Kenyans.
Meanwhile, Busienei has asked Turbo residents to register with National Insurance Fund (NHIF), saying it will help residents clear their medical bills without having to sell their property.
“You no longer have to sale your land or cow to pay a medical bill, NHIF has made things easier, the only thing you need to do now is to register with NHIF,” said Busienei.