Malindi MP Amina Mnyazi marked her birthday by visiting Malindi General Hospital, where she cleared medical bills for several patients and shared food hampers with others.
In a statement, the MP said the gesture was part of her desire to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of those struggling with hospital debts.
Mnyazi described the experience as fulfilling and thanked God for the opportunity to touch lives and lead with empathy.
"I concluded my day by celebrating my birthday at the Malindi General Hospital, where I had the opportunity of clearing hospital bills for a few patients and sharing food hampers with others.
"I am deeply grateful to the Almighty for the gift of another year, for His grace, and for the opportunity to not only lead but also spread love," she said.
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This comes a week after Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah called for urgent action to support victims of the Nyayo Stadium stampede, following confirmation that Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) received over 40 casualties from the tragic incident.
The stampede occurred during the public viewing and State Funeral of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga on Friday, October 17, where thousands of mourners had gathered to pay their final respects.
In a statement on Monday, October 20, Omtatah said the situation at KNH was dire, with overstretched medical staff working under immense pressure to save lives.
"Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) received over 40 casualties from the tragic stampede at Nyayo Stadium during the public viewing and State Funeral of the Right Hon. Raila Amollo Odinga and, sadly, one confirmed fatality," he said.
Omtatah, who visited KNH to assess the situation, praised the commitment of health workers but noted that the facility was struggling to cope with the influx of patients.
"During my visit to the hospital, I met with the Head of the Emergency and Accident Unit and members of the medical team who have been working tirelessly to save lives. They expressed concern over the overwhelming strain on staff and limited resources as they respond to the crisis," he added.
Omtatah expressed concern that many of the victims were being forced to bear their medical expenses despite the emergency nature of the tragedy.
He pledged to seek immediate solutions to ensure no victim is denied care due to financial constraints.
"It is deeply worrying that many of the injured are still expected to meet their medical costs, with only a small number qualifying for emergency waivers under the current framework. I have undertaken to pursue immediate interventions to ensure that all victims receive the medical care they need promptly and without financial barriers," he further said.
Omtatah also used the moment to call for national reflection on Kenya’s capacity to handle large-scale emergencies.
He warned that similar tragedies could recur if systemic gaps in disaster response and hospital preparedness are not addressed.
"This tragic event, which occurred as the nation came together to mourn one of Kenya’s greatest sons, reminds us of the urgent need to strengthen our emergency response systems, invest in hospital preparedness, and support our overstretched health workers," he concluded.
