Deputy President William Ruto orders schools to release poor pupils’ papers
What you need to know:
- The Deputy President also said the government had released Sh15.9 billion owed to contractors to ensure that stalled road projects were revived.
- Mr Ruto reiterated that the government was putting in place sophisticated security equipment to ensure that Kenyans lived in peace.
Deputy President William Ruto has directed public schools holding certificates of pupils with fee arrears to release them.
Mr Ruto said the arrears would be paid later.
He said the government was committed to reducing the cost of education.
Mr Ruto was speaking at Murang’a High School during celebrations to mark 50 years since the institution was started.
At the same time, the Deputy President said the government had released Sh15.9 billion owed to contractors to ensure that stalled road projects were revived.
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He said roads were being improved in a bid to attract investment in the country as well as help ease transportation of produce from agricultural zones to markets in urban areas.
The tarmacking of 2,000 kilometres of road would soon be launched, he said.
Mr Ruto reiterated that the government was putting in place sophisticated security equipment to ensure that Kenyans lived in peace.
“In fact, the police service is recruiting 10,000 youths to boost the current numbers while 2,000 vehicles will be bought this financial year,” he said.
Police will be equipped with modern communication equipment so that they can get information in real time to deal with criminals and other security threats, he added.
Senate Deputy Speaker Kembi Gitura urged leaders to work in tandem for peace and development of the country.
Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia and Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria said leaders should work as a team in solving the problems facing the wananchi as the time for politicking was over.
