Anyang's Nyongo's flippancy about health workers is interesting considering he is public about his battle with cancer, which he has gotten treatment for abroad.

Back in 2012,Kenya's two health ministers-Nyong'o and Beth Mugo both went public about their cancer diagnosis....

In 2010, Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o, Minister for Medical Services was diagnosed with prostrate cancer. Beth Mugo, Minister for Public Health and Sanitation was diagnosed with breast cancer.

They both received their diagnosis upon going for ‘regular check-ups, which most Kenyans can't afford these

They both sought treatment in the US.

Two health ministers, in charge of Kenyan healthcare, preferred treatment abroad

When questioned by journalists on why a health minister would choose treatment abroad, this is what Beth Mugo had to say

"...I think I also did a good deed by leaving that space and our oncologists and that bed and everything to support another patient.”

When questioned by journalists on why a health minister would choose treatment abroad, this is what Anyang' Nyong'o had to say