I will transform this country-President Ruto tells Kenyans

President William Ruto has continued to highlight his vision for the country amid clamour by people to deliver campaign pledges.
Days after a blast from Catholic Bishops, President Ruto has embarked on a new strategy to explain his plans, this time avoiding telling of the church as pressure mounts on the UDA politburos on  the sustainability of the mega projects initiated by the Kenya Kwanza regime.
On Sunday the Head of State attended Mass at the Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi where he outlined his government’s vision following a series of robust changes he’s made in his administration in recent days.
Speaking fondly about the importance of children, he described them as “a blessing to the nation” and revealed that his government has allocated substantial funds to improve the education sector.
“I have released Sh1 billion for education in Nairobi with Sh18 million allocated to each Member of Parliament to help build 30 new classrooms across the country,” he said.
The better sections of President Ruto’s speech was dedicated to addressing education, healthcare, agriculture and affordable housing issues which he said his government is dedicated to deliver
He further explained that his government has hired new teachers and built additional classrooms to accommodate Grade 9 learners in January next year.
Ruto drummed up support in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), noting that his own child is enrolled under the system, which he believes is better suited to equip students with skills for the future.
“My own child is also in CBC they go through the system like the other Kenyans because I believe in the system.”
President ruto also shared plans for the construction of new schools in Jacaranda, where he envisioned the development of a nursery school, secondary school and potentially a TVET institution if suitable land could will be secured.
“I have heard Governor Sakaja and I will make sure that a nursery school, primary and secondary school are built on that government land if there is more land there we will build a TVET,” he said.
The President’s vision for Jacaranda also includes a plan for affordable housing and a stadium.
He stressed that efforts would be focused on productive initiatives for the Soweto community, such as education and sports, so the resident youth can shun habits such as drug abuse.
He mandated Housing and Urban Development PS Charles Hinga to oversee the important project and ensure the vision is realized.
Another theme of the President’s address was infrastructure development, particularly road repairs in Nairobi.
Ruto made a lighthearted remark about the condition of some of the capital city’s road network, humorously likening them to roads in heaven.
I have seen your roads are rough like ones on the road to heaven and I will work on them,” he said.
He assured the public that his administration is committed to improving the roads, especially in areas like Eastlands, which he said would be prioritised under the Bottom-up economic transformation agenda.
The President directed a senior official at the Kenya Urban Roads Authority to begin the repairs and promised that work would be completed before Christmas.
“I have directed Isanda here and he will make sure the roads are fixed before Christmas.”
The President emphasized on how his government was working to address water challenges in Nairobi.
He stated that the Ndakaini Dam, a critical source of water for the capital, would be better utilised to ensure consistent water supply to the city.
Ruto said Nairobi is the face of water in Kenya and emphasised the importance of ensuring that the city’s water systems are functional and sustainable.
The President also outlined  the ambitious plans to create 50,000 jobs through housing projects by the end of the year.
Additionally, he praised efforts by Governor Johnson Sakaja’s Dishi na County programme, which he said was making significant progress in supporting local farmers through food supply to schools.
Ruto explained that the government will support this initiative by helping establish cold storage facilities for farmers to enable them store excess produce for longer periods and reduce post-harvest losses.
Ruto also took the opportunity to defend the new controversial healthcare scheme.
“SHA is not just for rich people but for all Kenyans and I urge Kenyans to be patient,”
He added that the government will cater for hospital bills and that Kenyans should have faith in the Social Health Authority to deliver the Social Health Insurance Fund seamlessly.
On his part, Governor Sakaja asked Kenyans to give President Ruto time to implement his pledges.
He has only been president for two years. I was in Murang’a recently and people were complaining about the Mau Mau roads. However, four presidents have come and gone without constructing the roads and all the blame is now on Ruto after just two years, Is that really fair?” he posed.