“I Am a Man on a Mission” – Ruto Defends Government Initiatives Amid Public Scrutiny.

President William Ruto recently addressed concerns over various government initiatives that have sparked debate among Kenyans, passionately defending the projects as transformative steps to uplift the nation.

With determination, Ruto emphasized that these policies aim to improve lives, not hinder them. “God promises that He will lift the weak from the dust to sit at the table with kings. That is the mission of this government,” Ruto affirmed. “I made a pledge and a commitment to lift those at the bottom.”

One of the core pillars of this mission is food security, as Ruto pointed out. He highlighted the government’s efforts to increase agricultural output, aiming to permanently end Kenya’s struggles with hunger. “We’ve introduced strategic plans to ensure we produce enough food so we can eliminate the shame of hunger in our country,” he explained.

In addition to addressing hunger, Ruto emphasized the importance of education as a vital component of national development. He noted significant strides in teacher recruitment and equitable access to higher education. “This year alone, we’ve employed 56,000 teachers, with plans to hire an additional 20,000 by January 2025,” he said. “We want every child, no matter their background, to have access to quality education.”

Just as education is essential for empowering the youth, Ruto also tackled the critical issue of health insurance, addressing widespread concerns. He criticized the limitations of the old system, describing the new Social Health Authority (SHA) as a more inclusive solution. “Previously, health insurance was only for the well-off. Now, with SHA, every Kenyan will have access to health coverage, regardless of income or employment,” he assured, expressing a vision where no Kenyan is denied treatment due to financial constraints.

Complementing health access, Ruto also focused on the urgent need for affordable housing, sharing ambitious goals to allocate over 1,000 housing units by December 2024. “In places like Mukuru and Kibera, we’re building affordable housing that Kenyans can own for the same Ksh3,000 they currently pay for substandard housing,” he said. “This is the transformation we envision for Kenya.”

Looking ahead, Ruto called for unity across political lines, urging leaders to come together for the sake of Kenyans. “As these initiatives aim to lift all Kenyans, I want to promise you; we are going to change this country,” he assured.

Article by Suzy Nyongesa.