Deputy President William Ruto condoling with the family of the late Eric Keter. [Photo/the-star.co.ke]
Deputy President William Ruto has expressed the government's commitment to ensure that every Kenyan has access to health care.
Speaking in Belgut, Kericho County Friday, Ruto said that the Jubilee leadership is keen on ensuring that each and every citizen has a health insurance which will in turn give rise to a healthy, strong and more productive nation.
''The government will ensure that every Kenyan citizen is insured and has a health cover,'' he said.
The Deputy President was attending the burial service of former area Member of Parliament Eric Keter where he also observed that the government is aware that a good number of Kenyans, especially low income earners and those from poor backgrounds, are still having problems accessing the services as they cannot foot the bills.
''We are aware that many Kenyans are still having it hard to get healthcare as a results of the costs hence our mission to have all citizens insured,'' he said.
The DP eulogized the late Keter as a diligent and passionate leader who invested his time and energy to the service of his people.
He also termed him as a spirited grass root mobilizer who contributed immensely to the Education Sector.
DP Ruto was accompanied by Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter, area senator Aaron Cheruiyot and current Belgut lawmaker Nelson Koech.