‘Tutarekebisha makosa’ – Ruto guarantees to have a look at considerations raised by clergy – Individuals Every day
President William Ruto has modified his tone in direction of the clergy a day after he warned them in opposition to spreading misinformation on issues of public curiosity.
The clergy had accused his administration of fostering a ‘culture of lies’ and failing to ship on key guarantees made to Kenyans.
Addressing the problem throughout the consecration of Bishop Peter Kimani in Embu on Saturday, November 16, 2024, President Ruto struck a conciliatory tone. He acknowledged the clergy’s considerations and pledged to handle shortcomings in his administration’s supply of providers.
He additionally emphasised his administration’s dedication to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), describing it as a vital programme to make sure that no Kenyan is left behind in accessing healthcare.
“Mimi nataka niwahakikishie wakenya na niwahakikishie haw amaskofu wetu, kwamba vile wametusahihisha kwamba kuna makosa hapa na pale, hio makosa tutarekebisha.
“I want to assure Kenyans and our bishops that where there are mistakes, as they have pointed out, we will correct them,” Ruto stated.
Adding;
“Because Universal Health Coverage is a must-do. It will make sure no citizen is left behind. Kwa hivyo watu wa Embu, vile mmeskia askofu amesema, tutashirikiana kwa pamoja ili nchi yetu isonge mbele.”
Ruto warns clergy
The softer method got here a day after President Ruto’s remarks at a commencement ceremony at Tangaza University in Nairobi County on Friday, November 15, 2024, the place he had issued a warning against misinformation.
While addressing the gathering, Ruto criticized what he termed the clergy’s reliance on ‘half-truths’ in public discussions.
“I want to ask all of us – leaders, the clergy, Kenyans – to work together towards a nation that we can all be proud of. Even as we engage in public discourse on matters that are important to the people of Kenya, we must be careful to be factual in matters of public interest lest we become victims of things we are accusing others of. I know you know what I mean,” he stated.
“We are all united in the service of the people. That is why we are working with all leaders – the clergy included – towards a Kenya we can all be proud of. But even as we seek to hold each other accountable, we must endeavour to be constructive and factual,” Ruto wrote on his X account on Friday, November 15, 2024.
The beef
On Thursday, November 14, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing it of selling dishonesty and neglecting vital points affecting the nation, equivalent to the continuing abductions of residents.
The bishops condemned what they described as an absence of integrity in governance and unfulfilled marketing campaign guarantees, pointing to rising public dissatisfaction with unmet expectations and questionable authorities priorities.
“This culture of lies, unkept promises, and misplaced priorities is unacceptable and needs to be dealt with,” the bishops stated.
They additional voiced considerations over an obvious erosion of truthfulness in public management.
“The tradition of lies is swiftly changing the integrity and respect that Kenyans deserve. Basically, it appears that evidently reality doesn’t exist, and if it does, it’s only what the federal government says.
“Unfortunately, it seems that the Kenyans have helplessly tolerated the lies told to them constantly by the politicians. Kenyans must learn not to applaud or validate the lies that the politicians tell them, but rather must resolve to seek and be led by the truth,” the bishops said.
