President Ruto defends flagship projects amid criticism, promises transformation
By Amina Wako |
President Ruto lauded the newly established SHA, which replaced the NHIF. He announced that the government had disbursed Sh5 billion to healthcare facilities to improve service delivery.
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that his administration is committed to fulfilling its promises, despite mounting criticism from opposition leaders and religious groups.
Speaking at the Soweto Catholic Church in Kayole, Nairobi, on Sunday, the head of state defended his government’s key initiatives, emphasising their potential to uplift millions of Kenyans.
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“Our Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), affordable housing project, and competency-based curriculum (CBC) are designed to address the challenges our citizens face. We are confident these initiatives will bring lasting change,” President Ruto declared during the church service.
The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) remains one of the most contentious issues in the education sector, with critics citing inadequate infrastructure and poorly equipped teachers.
Opposition leader Martha Karua recently accused the government of “systematic destruction” of Kenya’s education system, claiming the reforms were ill-conceived and detrimental to the nation’s youth.
President Ruto defended CBC in response, citing his own child's enrollment in the system. “Many leaders send their children to international schools, but I chose CBC for my child to inspire confidence in parents. We’ve hired 56,000 teachers over the last two years and are constructing 16,000 classrooms for Grade 9 learners,” he said.
He also disclosed that the government has allocated Sh58 million each to Nairobi Members of Parliament for the construction of at least 30 classrooms in their constituencies.
Addressing concerns about healthcare, President Ruto lauded the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA), which replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). He announced that the government had disbursed Sh5 billion to healthcare facilities to improve service delivery.
“To the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and other stakeholders, we hear you. We are committed to making SHA a success,” he said, assuring Kenyans of better access to healthcare services under the revamped programme.
President Ruto pledged sweeping changes for the Soweto area, particularly the 32-acre Jacaranda grounds. He announced plans to construct an early childhood education centre, a primary school, a secondary school, a technical and vocational education training institute (TVET), and a modern stadium on the grounds.
“The Jacaranda grounds will no longer be a place of despair. Instead, it will become a centre for sports excellence and education,” the president promised.
The Head of State also directed the State Department of Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga to begin construction immediately and ordered the Kenya Urban Roads Authority to complete the road connecting Area 17 to Soweto Bridge by January.
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