President William Ruto asserted on Saturday that he is striving to improve the situation in the country.
Ruto, who shared a podium with his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta in Embu County during the consecration of Catholic Bishop Peter Kimani, told the fourth President that he is on a path to making Kenya great.
“Nataka nimwambie kiongozi wetu aliyestaafu Rais Uhuru Kenyatta, ile kazi uliniachia mimi nangangana nayo mbaya sana. Nasukuma kusukuma,” he said.
He cited the continuation of numerous programmes initiated by the previous administration, as well as new projects he has launched that he stated would change Kenya’s development landscape.
Ruto reiterated his commitment to ensuring these programmes succeed for the benefit of Kenyans.
“My friend, the fourth President, uliniachia ile kazi ya affordable housing, mimi sasa nasukumana na hiyo kazi. Tunajenga nyumba sehemu tofauti tofauti katika taifa letu la Kenya. Hiyo ninasukuma kwa sababu itaweza kutupa nafasi za ajira na kusaidia kupeleka taifa letu mbele,” he said.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by certain programmes, such as healthcare, as highlighted by Catholic Bishops this week. He stated that his administration is taking all necessary steps to ensure that everything operates smoothly.
“Mfumo mpya wa afya tulianzisha pale lakini ikawa na matatizo. Lakini nataka kuwahakikishia Wakenya na Maaskofu wetu, vile wametusahihisha kuwa kuna makosa hapa na pale, hiyo makosa tutarekebisha kwa sababu universal health coverage is a must do,” he stated.
“Wiki hii imekuwa wiki nzuri sana kwangu na kanisa la Katoliki. Leo niko sherehe ya muhimu sana ya Askofu wetu wa Embu…na juzi nilipata salamu ya barua kutoka kwa maaskofu wetu wa Kanisa Katoliki,” said the head of state.
