President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating corruption in Kenya, particularly within the healthcare sector.
Speaking during the opening of the Kilifi International Investment Conference in Vipingo, Kilifi County, the President assured Kenyans that the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) will operate transparently.
He highlighted that SHA was designed to eliminate the corruption issues that plagued its predecessor, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). “The challenges of fraud and corruption that undermined NHIF will not feature in our universal healthcare agenda under my leadership,” he declared.
The President dismissed allegations of irregularities in the procurement of hospital equipment through the National Equipment Service Programme. He clarified that counties can procure equipment from any of the seven accredited suppliers without being compelled to choose a specific one.
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Additionally, Ruto emphasized the national government’s collaboration with counties to deliver quality healthcare services and ensure Kenyans receive value for their money.
Highlighting Kenya’s economic development, the President noted that counties are becoming pivotal in driving socio-economic transformation through devolution.
He announced progress on flagship Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Busia, Eldoret, Murang’a, and Kirinyaga, with over 50% of the projects completed. Furthermore, 39 Special Economic Zones, including 10 in the Coastal region, have been licensed to attract investments and create jobs.
Ruto also encouraged Kenyans to harness the potential of digital platforms for economic opportunities, such as e-commerce and the creative economy.
The head of state highlighted the government’s commitment to promptly disbursing the Ksh.387 billion allocated to counties under the Division of Revenue Act, ensuring effective service delivery nationwide.
