Speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday night, Atwoli remarked on the importance of acknowledging the President's sincerity in addressing the issue within the available resources.

Atwoli asked health workers unions to heed the significance of Ruto's remarks, suggesting that despite funding challenges, a solution to the prolonged strike, now in its fourth week, could be reached through dialogue and compromise.

The COTU boss said, “Ruto is sincere. He is trying to be honest with what he has. But then that honesty should be turned into something like an agreement. We must find a solution out of it.”

The remarks followed President Ruto's assertion to doctors that they should not expect more than what the government has already proposed due to financial limitations. Ruto underscored the need for fiscal responsibility, stating, "We must be honest and tell the truth. We can't continue to borrow money to pay salaries.”

Echoing Ruto's stance, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha reiterated the ministry's shortfall in funding to meet doctors' demands. But, doctors have vowed to remain steadfast in their strike until their grievances are addressed.

The impasse has prompted mixed reactions, including calls for Nakhumicha's resignation from some quarters of the political arena, citing her perceived inability to resolve the crisis.

Last week, Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino initiated a motion for her removal, citing "gross violation of Articles 26(1) and 43(1)(a) of the Constitution and incompetence.”