President Ruto promises people-centred foreign policy

President Ruto promises people-centred foreign policy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 — Kenya’s foreign policy will be reviewed and aligned with emerging global realities and complexities, President William Ruto has said. The President said the policy will be an important tool that helps navigate the challenges of a complex world order. “Our foreign policy must align with the dynamic realities of domestic and international environments,” said President Ruto.  He pointed out that Kenya’s pursuit of national economic transformation requires a forward-looking, robust, patriotic and people-centred foreign policy that will attract investments and secure our country’s rightful place on the global stage. “Through the power of our patriotism, concerted effort and the strategic framework provided by our foreign policy, we must aim to keep Kenya’s flag flying high to inspire pride and hope, and symbolise Africa’s true renaissance,”

Govt to release Sh2.5bn to pay NHIF debt

Govt to release Sh2.5bn to pay NHIF debt

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 – The government will release an additional Sh2.5 billion next week to pay for debts owed to hospitals and service providers by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund, President William Ruto has announced.  This is on top of the KSh5 billion the government recently paid out to make the roll-out of the Universal Health Coverage smooth. “We are going to make sure that all our public facilities are funded so that they can rollout Universal Health Coverage,” he said on Sunday during a church service at Soweto Catholic Church in Embakasi East, Nairobi. The President said the new system will ensure the availability of drugs in health facilities by involving locals in the management of the facilities. The President said Kenyans, especially those at the bottom

Govt to review problematic issues in UHC

Govt to review problematic issues in UHC

EMBU, Kenya, Nov 17 – The government will review the Universal Health Coverage to resolve problematic issues pointed out by Kenyans, including Catholic bishops, President William Ruto has said.  Reiterating that the new health insurance is critical to providing all Kenyans with accessible healthcare, the President said the government will continue improving the model.  “I want to assure Kenyans and the bishops that we will rectify the issues they have pointed out because UHC will make sure no citizen is left behind,” he said on Saturday at Embu University grounds.  He was speaking during the ordination and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u as the new Bishop of Embu Diocese.   During a press briefing earlier in the week, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops cited several issues, among them challenges

Universities must uphold the high standard of academic excellence: Ruto

Universities must uphold the high standard of academic excellence: Ruto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Universities must uphold the highest standards of academic excellence as they are the engine of Kenya’s human capital development, President William Ruto has said. The President said the institutions should also incorporate ethical and moral development to make education a tool for transformation and not merely a means of acquiring certification.  Speaking when he awarded charters to the National Intelligence and Research University and the Islamic University of Kenya at State House Nairobi on Tuesday, he said: “I encourage both universities to bear this responsibility with integrity and dedication in their endeavour to inclusively uplift society.” While the government appreciates efforts to expand public universities’ infrastructure and facilities, President Ruto pointed out, there is a need to ensure quality is not compromised and that graduates