In major hospitals hapa Kenya, kuna some experienced “smugglers” with many years under their belt and vast connections. Huwa wanaitwa specifically bill ikishinda patient who is admitted and the family is willing to “talk.”
Usually, they meet relatives and well-wishers kwa restaurant just outside but near the vicinity. He first asks for the original bill, then scans it slowly while shaking his head in sadness, occasionally glancing at his “clients” as they sip tea nervously. Then he says, “Hii mkilipa yote, si mtauza shamba zote mkuwe squatters?”
No one responds before the chairman leading the “congregation” says in low tones, “Tulitumwa kwako. Ona venye utatusaidia my brother, unajua hali ya uchumi.”
He takes out his phone and goes straight to the calculator. Usually, from the total bill, the standard payment is one-third. But when he uses his “third eye” and “smells” weak family ties, there’s a small discount huwa mnapewa.
After reaching an agreement, they huddle together with his clients, and he clarifies that the entire operation is based on trust and strictly cash-only. Once the “transfer fees” are finalized, he tells them that the moment they receive his call, waanze kuwasha engine of their Toyota Noah, ready to receive their loved one.
Halafu mnapewa warning, relatives with weak hearts wasishtuke when they see the patient—who had fully recovered—being wheeled into the parking lot in a wheelchair, kama amefunikwa na a blue sheet from miguu all the way to the head.
The smuggler is connected to everyone—from gate watchmen, nurses, doctors, and accountants—in short, everyone eats.
The patient is also briefed: if they see someone enter the ward wearing a cap that has “sealed” everything leaving the eyes only and pushing a wheelchair, afuate venye anaambiwa, na aache maswali mingi.
After going to the hospital together and instructing them to wait for him in the parking lot, he returns a few hours later as promised, wheeling in the patient, who is covered from head to toe.
If the family is heading to North Rift, he even gets into the car na anakaa hapo mbele and escorts them up to Kangemi before returning by matatu.
In his own words, before the relatives thank him profusely, “Hapendi kucheza na kazi yake.”
As he gets out, he reminds them once more, “Mmeona venye tunacheza? Msisahau kuniletea wateja!”
"The greatest remedy for anger is delay."
— Seneca
Sit on the message for one night.
Sleep on the email for eight hours.
The reply you would have sent at 9 pm and the reply you will send at 6 am are not written by the same man.
In the past one Week, I have heard 3 veterinarians complain about the Toxic work environment.
This shows the need to strengthen UVPK, the vet Union to champion for their welfare
This is noted. Once we get a chance to be part of the union Leadership. We shall address all this!
Watch the pace.
Kenyan vets kindly comment on issues you have experienced! Let us know if you are ready to support the UNION🌞
I fell in love with this quote:
"No matter your age, you'll always wish you started younger, but today is the youngest you'll ever be. So start today."
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