By D, KNA
The Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has clarified that the government was up-to-date in remitting its workers deductions for Social Health Authority(SHA).
He told off critics spreading falsehoods to the contrary noting the government has already remitted over Sh4 billion to the insurer since its inception.
Speaking on Tuesday during a women and youth empowerment programme at Mawego National Polytechnic in Homa Bay county, Ruku said the government was committed to improving the welfare of its workers.
The CS slammed politicians who taint reputation of the government that it had not remitted public servants’ money for medical insurance.
He said that all public servants and their dependents were able to receive Medicare whenever they fall sick.
Ruku who was hosted by Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce Osogo said the government was committed to providing conducive environment for its workers.
He told public servants to be diligent in service delivery to change the lives of citizens.
He said that the broad based government was committed to improving lives of Kenyans through development projects.
“Let us all work together and support President William Ruto in his development agenda to transform this country,” Ruku said.
Dr Osogo hailed the co-operation between ODM leader Raila Odinga and President Ruto saying it had led to development in all parts of the country.
She told residents to support the government noting that the region was now benefiting immensely in terms of development.
“What we want is development for our country. Let us use this co-operation to ensure implementation of development projects” Dr Osogo said.
Daadab MP Farah Maalim told Kenyans to utilize the peace prevailing in the country to acquire development.
“Because of the unity attributed to the broad based government, farmers can now smile because they are selling their produce at better prices. Let us support the government,” Maalim said.
