NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto is doubling down on his commitment to universal healthcare, assuring Kenyans that the newly launched Social Health Authority (SHA) will eventually smooth out its rough start.
Speaking at Jesus Winner Ministry in Roysambu on Sunday, Ruto acknowledged the hurdles but remained optimistic that the government’s flagship healthcare plan would transform access to medical services for all citizens.
“It’s the biggest programme we have in the country. It may take time for things to align, but believe you me: It is going to work,” he said.
Governor Sakaja echoed the call for citizens to register, emphasizing that the initiative would bridge the healthcare gap and make essential services more accessible.
While the programme has faced early implementation struggles, Ruto remains adamant that this initiative will succeed where past administrations failed.
Dear Kenyans, Believe what I tell you that Eventually SHA WILL WORK- RUTO promises Kenyans during a church service at Jesus Winners Ministry, Roysambu. Pengine SHA itachukua muda kufanya kazi, lakini wakenya mniamini itafaulu- President William Ruto.
Job Creation and the Role of Religious Institutions
Beyond healthcare, Ruto highlighted his administration’s youth employment strategy, pointing to the labour export programme as a game-changer.
According to the President, this initiative is helping young Kenyans secure jobs abroad, widening their economic opportunities.
He specifically praised Jesus Winner Ministry for facilitating overseas job placements for its congregation members and urged other religious organizations to follow suit.
“Instead of engaging in blame games, we can work together to find solutions to our problems,” Ruto said, encouraging partnerships between government and faith-based institutions.
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Political Unity
In a rare display of bipartisan support, legislators from both the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja coalitions pledged to rally behind President Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in their efforts to foster national unity.
Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch summed up the moment, asking, “Should I help Raila to gather or to scatter?”—a clear nod to the importance of unity over division.
Meanwhile, Beatrice Elachi emphasized that Nairobi, a melting pot of different communities, should lead the way in rejecting tribal politics.
With bipartisan support growing and the SHA taking center stage, the coming months will be crucial in determining whether these ambitious promises turn into reality.
