On Saturday, November 16, President William Ruto used the chance to speak after former Head of State Uhuru Kenyatta to defend the status of government projects undertaken during Uhuru’s term.
Addressing the congregation during the consecration and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u in Embu County, President Ruto noted that he was still in the process of implementing the legacy projects left behind by the previous regime.
While acknowledging Uhuru as his ally, the Head of State disclosed that the government made seamless progress in implementing the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) which began way back in 2017 during Kenyatta’s leadership.
According to Ruto, the government had already purchased adequate books and built more classrooms to accommodate those undertaking the new curriculum.Â
Current President William Ruto shaking hands with former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the consecration of Bishop Peter Kamau in Embu on Saturday, November 16 2024
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The president further added that the government was also planning to employ more teachers from next December this year to boost learning activities in schools.
“I want to inform our former President Uhuru Kenyatta, the work you left for me, I am pushing it forward, and in CBC, we began the new system in 2017, next year we will be progressing to grade 9 and we have bought books and we are building classes and by the end of the year, we will employ about 20,00 teachers,” Ruto said.
On the Affordable Housing Project, President Ruto informed the former Head of State that most of the houses built by the government were on the verge of completion including the one in Embu which he noted was 80 per cent done.
Ruto went ahead to reveal that his administration commenced the construction of the 160,000 housing units in different parts of the country to provide jobs for unemployed Kenyans. Â
The president further vowed to streamline the health sector which he said posed a challenge for most Kenyans. According to Ruto, free healthcare services would no longer be only for the rich.
“I won’t let free healthcare service be a thing for the rich only, let it be the right of every Kenyan, and I will make sure no more challenges,” President Ruto remarked.
He also assured the Catholic Bishops that the government would fulfil all their demands following their controversial speech, including repaying the debts owed to faith-based organisations by the government.
“We will make all the corrections because Universal Health Coverage is a must-do because it will make a difference and ensure no citizen is left behind,” the president said.
From the left, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and President William Ruto attending the installation of Bishop Peter Kimani in Embu County on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
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