President Wiliam Ruto on Saturday, November 16, addressed former President Uhuru Kenyatta on a raft of projects his government is working on.
Ruto addressed Uhuru on some of the projects that were part of the former administration as part of his response to criticism from the clergy.
The issues include affordable housing, the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and Universal healthcare.
On the CBC curriculum, President Ruto outlined some of his administration’s achievements.
Ruto highlights the progress of his projects to Uhuru
“I want to tell the former President that the work you left me after retirement, I am struggling and working hard to complete those projects.
There is the CBC curriculum, which we began in 2017. I want to report to you that next year we are heading to Grade 9. We have purchased books for Grade 9 pupils, one for each student. Our Members of Parliament are building 5,000 classrooms.
The National Government is building 11,000 classrooms. We have employed 46,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers,” Ruto highlighted his progress.
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The President further stated that his government plans to hire an additional 20,000 JSS teachers to ensure effective learning across schools.
While discussing affordable housing, a section of the crowd jeered him as he highlighted progress on the initiative.
“I want to tell my friend, the fourth president, you left me the project of the affordable housing. I am working hard to ensure that this dream comes to a reality. Here at Embu, we have already 80% of affordable housing project is complete.
I am pursuing this project to create jobs for our youth and propel our nation forward,” Ruto stated.
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On the issue of universal healthcare, the President acknowledged challenges in the new health cover, the Social Health Authority, and assured Kenyans that the matter would be resolved following criticism about its rollout from Catholic clerics.
“I want to assure all Kenyans and our bishops seated here that the issues you want us to address in the new health cover will be rectified. Universal health coverage is a must-do because, indeed, it will make a difference and ensure that no citizen is left behind,” the President stated.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta also spoke at the same event he attended alongside President Ruto.
In his remarks, the former President called for peace and urged leaders to shun divisive politics.
He emphasized the importance of unity, urging leaders and citizens to work together to move the country forward.
“Let us pray for our country, pray for peace, and foster understanding between leaders and the people. Let us love one another and put an end to tribalism. We are all Kenyans, and the country cannot succeed if we are divided and insulting one another,” Uhuru said.
The former President further stated that political leaders should respect the people, and in turn, the people will reciprocate.
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