Ruto Pledges Ksh2 Billion To Settle Methodist University's Debt

Ruto Pledges Ksh2 Billion To Settle Methodist University’s Debt

President William Ruto has announced that the government will set aside Sh2 billion to pay off a portion of the debt owed to Methodist University during the next fiscal year.

The President stated that the funds would alleviate the university’s financial burden, allowing it to continue providing critical services to Kenyans.

“As the government, we sent students to you; you taught them, but we did not pay you. But we will pay you. I will look for at least Sh2 billion by June,” he said.

He made the remarks when hosting a team of Methodist Church leaders from Kenya at the State House in Nairobi on Friday.

GOVERNMENT TO RESCUE KEMU

Ruto: Methodist University to be paid Ksh. 2 billion

Funds to be allocated in next financial year

State owes universities over Ksh. 120 billion

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Present were Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church John Maromba, Emeritus Presiding Bishop Joseph Ntombura, and other church leaders.

Ruto stated that the government owes more than KSh120 billion to public and private colleges, which he promised will be paid in due course.

The President stated that the higher education sector’s new student-centered funding model had financially stabilized public colleges, sparing 21 from bankruptcy.

Following the leaders’ request, the President stated that the government would assist Mau Methodist Hospital in acquiring oncology equipment, which would be paid for through the Social Health Authority (SHA).

“Let us have a strategic relationship so that we can help you where we can, and you, as the Church, can help us,” he said.

DP Kindiki emphasized the importance of hard labor and a savings culture, stating the Methodist Church is well-known for traits that other religious groups should follow.

“Saving is part of Wesslyian (Methodist) doctrine – that a man must work very hard, save as much as possible, and give as much as possible,” he said.

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Reverend Maromba stated that the Church collaborates with the government on development issues, complementing State efforts in fields such as health and education.

“We will partner with you on matters of peace and justice. Today, we renew our covenant of cooperation with your government,” he said.

The President called on the church to help the government fight drug abuse among the youth by imparting moral and spiritual guidance.

“It cannot be done by the State alone. We can use all the other interventions, but there is a moral issue the church must address,” he said.

Ruto Pledges Ksh2 Billion To Settle Methodist University’s Debt