President Ruto vows to address concerns raised by Catholic bishops
By Maureen Kinyanjui |
The President highlighted his administration's commitment to addressing these issues through a collaborative government agenda.
President William Ruto has pledged to prioritise concerns raised by Catholic clergy, signalling a reconciliatory approach toward the Church's leadership.
Speaking during the consecration and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u in Embu County, the President highlighted his administration's commitment to addressing these issues through a collaborative government agenda.
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"This week has been a good week for me with the Catholic Church. Today, I am in Embu for the installation service. Yesterday, I was at Tangaza University for a graduation ceremony led by the Catholic Church, and earlier, I received a letter from Catholic Bishops. To close the week, I will attend a Catholic Church service tomorrow," Ruto said on Saturday.
The event brought together notable leaders, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The President avoided political debates and instead focused on development promises for the region.
Development Promises
President Ruto assured residents of a comprehensive development agenda, promising to revisit issues such as water, road infrastructure, and the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) after the Christmas holidays.
He also took the opportunity to defend the continuity of projects initiated under Uhuru Kenyatta's administration.
"I want to inform our former President Uhuru Kenyatta that the work you left for me, I am pushing it forward," Ruto said, referencing the CBC program that began in 2017.
He noted that the government had procured sufficient textbooks, built additional classrooms, and planned to employ 20,000 teachers by December to support the curriculum's expansion to Grade 9 next year.
On affordable housing, Ruto revealed that several projects launched under the previous administration were nearing completion, including an Embu housing project that is now 80 per cent done.
He further disclosed plans to construct 160,000 housing units across the country, aiming to provide jobs for unemployed Kenyans.
Going further, the President also addressed the health sector, pledging to ensure universal access to quality healthcare for all Kenyans.
"I won't let free healthcare services remain a privilege for the rich. It should be the right of every Kenyan. We will ensure no more challenges in accessing healthcare," Ruto declared.
He assured Catholic Bishops that the government would meet their demands, including clearing debts owed to faith-based organizations.
"We will make all the corrections because Universal Health Coverage is a must-do. It will make a difference and ensure no citizen is left behind," he added.
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