A private medic has passionately called on Kenyans to speak out about the benefits they have received from the current government, arguing that many are too focused on opposition narratives and government critics.
Stephen Waweru, a health expert popularly known as ‘Western’, expressed concern that the pervasive culture of criticism is obscuring the administration’s progress. “The public is listening heavily to opposition and government critics, and failing to speak about the benefits of certain state projects,” the health expert lamented.
Waweru also challenged churches to preach the value of truthfulness, noting that people unfamiliar with the country’s situation might mistakenly believe that President William Ruto’s government has achieved nothing, which he insists is false.
“Let us be truthful. Let us all speak about what the government is doing. We have felt the impact of some projects the government is undertaking,” Waweru stated.
“If we only listen to critics, we will not know what the State has in store for us.” Waweru specifically urged locals to disregard the negative commentary surrounding the Social Health Authority (SHA), asserting that a significant number of people are already benefiting from it.
The expert acknowledged that the rollout of SHA initially faced “teething challenges,” but insisted these issues have been overcome. He strongly encouraged people to ensure they are properly registered, emphasizing that the government takes public health seriously. “I know a lot of people who are silently getting services from SHA.
The problem with our society is that we like listening to critics too much,” he said. “People are keeping quiet because they do not want to attract too many questions, but patients are benefiting. The government’s insurance policy is paying hospital bills.”
Waweru provided a personal example, revealing that his own eye surgery, performed at Royal Hospital (opposite Aga Khan Hospital) on October 15th and 16th this year, was fully paid for by the SHA. He added that many other patients with similar conditions have also had their bills covered by the health authority.
Waweru believes President Ruto possesses a bright vision for the country, but acknowledges that the efforts to actualise it are being met with political challenges.
“When we look at the health, roads, trade, and marketing sectors, he has truly tried hard to improve them. The strategies he has employed will see this country change and improve economically,” he added.
The medic, who operates a clinic in Limuru town, concluded by pointing to the expansion of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway section from Kamandura, through Naivasha and Nakuru, all the way up to Mau Summit. He noted that this major road project will significantly reduce traffic congestion and ease transport across the region.
