West Pokot To Fire Employees Who Reject Covid-19 Vaccine

West Pokot County government employees who fail to receive the Covid-19 vaccine will be fired according to West Pokot County Governor John Lonyang’apuo.

“I will fire whoever refuses to take the vaccine because I don’t see why I should work with people who set a bad example to the people of West Pokot,” the governor asserted

The governor said that they will be responsible if they fail to take the vaccines by July, and he will not give anyone their payslips. He added that they should take the opportunity to be vaccinated.

He further stated that there is no government that would intentionally provide bad vaccines to its citizens, further insisting that they were safe.

Governor John Lonyang’apuo said that they have had so many vaccinations over the years, which have protected them throughout their lives. Any vaccine passed internationally, by the Kenyan government and the doctors is safe and sound.

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According to the governor, people were using stereotypes as an excuse not to receive the vaccine all while complaining that top government officials had not gone through the procedure.

“Let us protect ourselves and the people around us. Do not embarrass us by refusing and staying in your homes.

Doctors, teachers, and top government officials are on the frontline of the vaccination process, and they have all received it, and the Pokot Governor asked why should you refuse it.

Lonyang’apuo also revealed that the government was under financial strain and that they were struggling to make sure essential services were served. The governor was accompanied by top county officials noting that the county had already received 6,000 doses.