This archive report was first published on 7 July 2020.
On 1st July, the 2020/21 financial year kicked off, marking a new chapter in Kenya's development journey. In a virtual meeting held at State House, Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta outlined the government's development priorities for the year, which were attended by senior ranks of the executive, including Cabinet Secretaries, Chief Administrative Secretaries, and Principal Secretaries.
According to the President, the government's focus for the 2020/21 financial year will be on the implementation and completion of ongoing priority projects and programs as set out in his administration's transformative agenda for the nation. He emphasized that these programs must be strictly implemented within set timelines and budgets.
As a measure of accountability, the President announced that the completion rate of projects and programs will be adopted as a key performance indicator for all Cabinet Secretaries, Chief Administrative Secretaries, and Principal Secretaries. He also called for collective responsibility in the implementation of government projects and programs through the involvement of entire ministerial establishments.
Noting the current difficult economic environment occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, the President reminded government departments to settle pending bills as a key priority and to ensure that pending bills are the first charge on each ministry's budget. In support of local industries, he directed all ministries, state departments, and state agencies to give preferential procurement to Kenyan-made goods and services.
The President thanked the National Development Implementation and Communication Cabinet Committee (NDICCC) and the National Development Implementation Technical Committee (NDITC) for their progress in attaining the national development goals, saying they had proved their effectiveness in overseeing the implementation of the government's development programs.
Finally, the President warned the senior ranks of the executive against corruption and malfeasance, stating that there is no room for these vices in his administration.
Published on July 7, 2020
