Francis Atwoli Urges Kenyans To Give Ruto Time To Work: “Listen To Me”

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli urged Kenyans to be patient with President William Ruto's government as it implements important policies
Atwoli said the need for unity and support to enable the Kenya First administration to implement its manifesto
He highlighted the efforts of the Social Health Authority (SHA) to establish a Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) for all Kenyans
Atwoli called on Catholic bishops to support rather than criticize government efforts to improve health services

General Secretary of the Union of Trade Unions (COTU) Francis Atwoli He has asked Kenyans to show patience and give the administration of President William Ruto time to implement his policies.

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli said Kenyans should be patient with President William Ruto. Photo: William Ruto.
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In a heartfelt request, Atwoli stressed the importance of giving the government a chance to put things right and provide essential services to the people.

Why Ruto he should be given time

The veteran union leader noted that the government of Kenya First still trying to implement some of their main policies.

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“As we continue to put things right, we need the support of Kenyans. Every government, before it is formed, should have a plan to implement its manifesto, that is the manifesto of Kenya First. It should be given time to implement. This government has only existed for two years,” he said.

Atwoli, who represents workers on the board of the Community Health Authority (SHA), called for unity and support from Kenyans as the government works to establish the Community Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

He explained that the SHA, which manages SHIF, strives to ensure that every Kenyan gets the health services they need.

“Kenyans should give the authorities time to put things in order in an appropriate way to provide essential services to Kenyans. I represent the workers on the board, and the Community Health Authority (SHA) is in charge of the Community Health Insurance Fund (SHIF),” Atwoli explained.

Atwoli's Message to the Catholic Bishops

In his speech, Atwoli acknowledged the concerns expressed by religious leaders, especially the Bishops of the Kenya Catholic Bishops' Conference (KCCB), regarding the provision of health services.