Government reassures workers of non-interruption of SHA scheme
Sitna Omar-KNA
The government has reassured civil servants of its commitment to their welfare amid claims that it has failed to remit funds for their medical schemes.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geofrey Ruku dismissed the allegations and emphasized that the government has already disbursed more than Sh4 billion to support medical schemes for public servants across the country.
He said all allocations were duly released to the Social Health Authority (SHA), guaranteeing uninterrupted access to health care services for government workers.
Speaking at Mawego National Polytechnic in Karachuonyo Constituency within Homa Bay county during the distribution of salon and barber equipment to youth and women entrepreneurs under the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), Ruku reiterated that the welfare of civil servants remains a priority in the government’s agenda.
“Our civil servants are the backbone of service delivery. The government will continue to ensure they are treated with the dignity they deserve,” Ruku said.
He described the claims of unremitted funds as baseless and attempts to cause unnecessary panic among workers.
The CS further urged civil servants to demonstrate accountability and self-drive in the execution of their duties, drawing inspiration from President Ruto’s tireless dedication to serving Kenyans.
“Civil servants must embrace accountability while discharging their duties to citizens, just as the President continues to work tirelessly for the people of Kenya,” he said.
Ruku, who was accompanied by Dadaab MP Farah Maalim, Homa Bay Woman Representative Joyce Osogo, and several county and national government leaders highlighted the broader strides being made in economic reforms of the country.
He further highlighted what he termed as the President’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the country’s economy, noting that improved financial stability is enabling the government to undertake key development projects.
In addition to the salon and barber equipment, the government, through the Ministry of Special Programmes, also procured assorted items and foodstuffs for vulnerable families in Rachuonyo. These included mattresses, blankets, sanitary towels, about 300 bags of rice, 260 bags of beans, among others.
Other lleaders from across the political divide highlighted a growing emphasis on collaboration to drive national development.
Maalim on the other hand hailed the prevailing calm in the country, noting that the recent cooperation between the president and ODM leader Raila Odinga had helped restore confidence and stability.
“The atmosphere of peace we are experiencing is a result of the willingness of our top leaders to put aside differences for the sake of the country,” he said.
On her part, Dr. Osogo echoed the call for unity, pledging ODM legislators’ support for the President’s development agenda. “We may belong to different parties, but we all share the vision of uplifting our communities,” she said.