President William Ruto, in a recent Interdenominational Church Service at Mwatunge Ground, Taita Taveta County, reaffirmed the Government's commitment to promptly disburse Cash Transfer Funds to support vulnerable groups.

He assured that beginning this month, the elderly and persons with disabilities will no longer face delays in receiving their dues.

During the service, attended by esteemed officials such as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime, Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, and a host of MPs, Ruto emphasized the importance of supporting those in need within society.

"If there are people who deserve our support, it is the vulnerable in society," Ruto stated firmly.

Further addressing the nation, Ruto provided insights into the Government's economic measures, assuring that the country is successfully overcoming the threat of foreign debt.

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He highlighted the shift from foreign borrowing to relying more on domestic revenue as a means to stabilize the economy.

"I want to confirm to the people of Kenya that we are doing everything possible to stabilize the economy," Ruto asserted.

Speaking on agricultural interventions, the President praised the positive impact on farmers' morale, leading to improved food production.

He stressed the need to tackle the high cost of food by increasing production to manage prices effectively.

"The way to deal with the high cost of food is by increasing production so that we can increase supply and be able to manage prices," the president explained.

In terms of generating employment opportunities for the youth, the Government is investing in housing and value addition.

President Ruto highlighted that job creation stems from deliberate government policies.

"Jobs are created through deliberate Government policies," he declared.

The president's assurance regarding the timely disbursement of Cash Transfer Funds brings hope to vulnerable communities, as they can now expect financial support without undue delays.