Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku /HANDOUT
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has faulted critics who
claim that the Kenya Kwanza government does not remit medical insurance deductions
for its workers.
The cabinet secretary argued that the state does not have
any arrears of the public servants’ medical deductions.
Ruku said his ministry has already paid more than Sh4
billion for medical insurance.
The money has been channelled to the Social Health Authority
(SHA).
Ruku slammed politicians who tainted the reputation of the
government for not remitting public servants’ money for medical
insurance.
“Those people who peddle rumours that the government had not
paid its workers’ money for insurance are wrong. I say here that all the money
for the public servants’ medical scheme has been paid to the SHA,” the CS said.
Speaking during empowerment programmes at Mawego National
Polytechnic in Karachuonyo constituency, the CS said the government is
committed to ensuring all public servants and their dependents get medication
whenever they fall sick.
He said no public servant should complain of inability to
acquire medical care on insurance.
The CS was hosted by Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce
Osogo.
Ruku said his ministry had provided a conducive environment
for government workers to work.
He told public servants to be diligent in service delivery
to transform the lives of citizens.
“I want all public servants in this country to be committed to
service delivery to transform the lives of citizens,” Ruku said.
He said President William Ruto’s government is committed to
improving the lives of Kenyans through development projects.
“Let us all work together and support the President in his
development agenda to transform this country,” Ruku said.
Osogo hailed the co-operation between ODM leader Raila
Odinga and President Ruto saying it had led to development in some parts of the
country which were neglected.
She said the co-operation had led to development in her
county and told residents to support the government.
Various items for empowering women and youths were also
distributed in the event.
“What we want is the development for our people. Let us use this co-operation for implementation of development programmes to transform lives,” Osogo said.
Daadab MP Farah Maalim urged Kenyans to support the peace
that is currently prevailing in the country to acquire development.
“There is unity and development which is attributed to the broad-based government. For instance, farmers who are producing milk can now smile because they are selling their produce at better prices. Let us support the government,” Maalim said.
