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| Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya |
The Government of Kenya has commended the role played by the Catholic Church in Education and Health Sectors in the Country.
According to the statement from President Uhuru Kenyata read by Hon. Senator Beatrice Elachi during the reception to mark the second Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis to the papacy at the residence of the Apostolic Nuncio on 13th March 2015, the Catholic Dioceses in Kenya are actively engaging themselves in the social ministry, through various programmes especially in the education and health sectors.
“It is also worth noting that the Catholic Church is the largest non-state provider of health care services in Kenya. It has an expansive network which consists of close to 500 healthcare units and over 50 Community Based Orphanages and Vulnerable Children Programs,” read the statement adding that “The church works hand in hand with the government to provide affordable services to millions of Kenyans, especially in the rural areas.”
Giving the statistics of the Catholic population to be 30 percent, government acknowledged that the history of education in Kenya is attributed to the missionaries who not only set up schools but also ensured that quality services were provided.
“Currently the Church has over 8,000 Primary and Secondary schools, five colleges, a fully-fledged University and also provides facilities for people with special needs,” read the statement adding that “We applaud the exemplary work done by the Church particularly in the health and education sectors in this country. These programs and other noble initiatives have indeed gone a long way in improving the quality of life of the People of Kenya and the socio economic development of the country.”
By Fr Chrisantus Ndaga; Communication Office, AMECEA