Ruto launches cancer treatment machines at KU Referral Hospital

President William Ruto during the commissioning of the cyberknife, the latest technology in the treatment of cancer at Kenyatta University Referral Hospital. [PSU, Standard]

President William Ruto on Monday said many Kenyan households live under the threat of having their savings wiped out by illness, with 36 per cent of the people being at risk of falling into poverty on account of huge financial expenditure.

Ruto said the State officials were aware of the drastic impact of non-communicable diseases, especially cancers, heart diseases and diabetes-related complications, noting that the government has made commitments to harness the post-pandemic recovery momentum to make significant progress in reversing and minimising the burden