Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has raised alarms over the state of local healthcare services, calling for urgent reforms in hospital management and the oversight of medical resources.
Writing on his official social media page following Governor Ochilo Ayacko’s appearance before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPIC), Senator Oketch noted that committee members intensively interrogated the governor regarding the status of health facilities across Migori County.
According to the legislator, the county executive must immediately address glaring gaps in the management and accountability of public medical assets, including specialized devices and information technology infrastructure.
“There is a critical need for the governor to address the asset register for all medical devices, IT infrastructure, and facilities’ equipment that could not be properly accounted for,” Senator Oketch stated.
Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
He further expressed concern over the welfare of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers, urging the county administration to review their terms of service to ensure proper placement and strict adherence to personnel policies. Additionally, the senator highlighted persistent gaps in pharmaceutical supply chains.
“Drugs management and availability in our hospitals are equally not up to date and must be addressed,” he added.
These healthcare concerns come amid intensifying scrutiny of Governor Ayacko’s administration regarding financial accountability and development spending.
A recent Auditor-General’s report raised queries over several county expenditures, particularly surrounding high spending on hospitality and recurrent expenses, prompting local civil society and leaders to demand greater transparency.
Concurrently, the governor is facing a wave of political opposition from local lawmakers who question his development record.
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita and Suna West MP Peter Masara have repeatedly challenged the governor to isolate county-driven initiatives from national government-funded projects.
The two MPs maintain that residents deserve clear boundaries on which projects are directly financed by the county treasury.
Compounding these challenges, leaders from the Kuria region have accused the county executive of systemic marginalization in the distribution of development resources, an allegation that has further heightened regional political tensions.
While Governor Ayacko continues to defend his administration’s record, insisting that his government has aggressively invested in healthcare, roads, and water infrastructure, the unified pushback from the senator and local MPs signals shifting political alignments.
As the CPIC prepares to review Migori County’s formal responses to the audit queries, Senator Oketch’s remarks are expected to anchor the unfolding debate over governance and accountability as the region edges closer to the 2027 General Election.
