The president strives to steer the nation ahead

By Soila Munyaka

Wanachi during Madaraka day celebrations

The government has taken practical development steps towards eradicating disease, ignorance and poverty, in line with the vision 2030.

In his speech during the 52nd Madaraka day celebrations, the president highlighted some of the progress made on this subject.

He recently commissioned modern medical equipment in Machakos County. It includes a state-of-the-art theatre, kidney, and X-ray and ICU equipment; to enable doctors to treat serious ailments.

The government has raised its capitation to secondary schools from Ksh. 28 billion to Ksh. 32 billion and for primary schools from Ksh.14 billion to Ksh.15 billion. The objective is to make primary and secondary education truly free within the next three years. The government will also cover the examination fees.

Quite entertained

By the year 2017, the president promised that the standard gauge railway will have reached Nairobi. The government is also working hard to attract foreign investors into the country, for job creation. This is however hindered by insecurity especially terrorism threats. No investor would want to invest in a place where security is not guaranteed.

DCC reads the president's speech to the people

To address this issue, the government has heavily invested in strengthening the institutions involved. Equipping the police force, empowering the national intelligence, criminal investigation institutions and the defense forces.

President Uhuru urged those especially in the public sector to be responsible and to shun from graft and to always uphold integrity as this is the only way to achieve the goals and promises made to the wananchi.