Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development Charles Hinga has revealed that he lost 35 kilogrammes in one year following personal guidance from President William Ruto.
The PS described the change as a lesson in discipline and determination.
Hinga recounted that shortly after his appointment, the President encouraged him to address his weight.
“When you appointed me as your principal secretary, you told me you didn’t doubt my capacity to work, but you said there was a small problem that needed to be fixed. You said I have a lot of weight and that I should lose it. I thought you were joking,” he said.
At the time, Hinga weighed 121 kilograms and said social media users would often tease him during public interactions.
“One year ago, I was 121 kilogrammes, and when I was interacting with Kenyans on social media, and I gave them good points, and they had no comeback, they used to tell me ‘unfat.’ I’m delighted that I am 35 kgs lighter, and those who doubt you when you say that you are going to achieve something must not take you for granted,” he said.
Hinga said his weight-loss journey coincides with the government’s push to transform Nairobi.
During a recent visit to Westlands Constituency, he highlighted ongoing projects, including the construction of 314 classrooms and efforts to clean up the capital city’s roads and public spaces.
“A month ago you told us that you were ashamed to be the President of a capital city full of rubbish and potholes, and you told us that you were going to fix it, the same way you fixed me in one year, this time you told us that in six months you are going to fix Nairobi, and we don’t take it lightly,” he added.
He spoke on Sunday when he joined President Ruto in celebrating 100 years of Alliance High School, imparting knowledge, discipline, hard work, and excellence.
The President said he had the opportunity to interact and work with the school’s alumni and can attest that they are among the finest in the country.
“We will keep supporting the institution to uphold its legacy, investing Sh550 million, including Sh60 million for 40 classrooms, Sh60 million for a sports academy, and Sh200 million to improve the road network around the school,” the President said.
At the neighbouring Alliance Girls School, Ruto said the government has also invested Sh155 million for a 640-student dormitory and Sh40 million for 24 classrooms.
“Congratulations, Alliance High School, on your centenary celebrations; may Strong To Serve continue to be your rallying call,” he said.
source -The star
