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. President Uhuru Kenyatta held a virtual meeting with senior ranks of the executive, including cabinet secretaries, chief administrative secretaries, and principal secretaries, at State House in Nairobi.
According to State House spokesperson Kanze Dena, the President emphasized the need for strict implementation of government programs within set timelines and budgets. He also reiterated his earlier directive that no new projects would be initiated without his express authority.
As a measure of accountability, the President announced that the completion rate of projects and programs would be adopted as a key performance indicator for all cabinet secretaries, chief administrative secretaries, and principal secretaries. He called for collective responsibility in the implementation of government projects and programs, urging entire ministerial establishments to work together to ensure timely delivery of quality outcomes.
The President acknowledged the current difficult economic environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and reminded government departments to settle pending bills as a priority. He also directed all ministries, state departments, and state agencies to give preferential procurement to Kenyan-made goods and services in support of local industries.
President Kenyatta thanked the National Development Implementation and Communication Cabinet Committee (NDICCC) and the National Development Implementation Technical Committee (NDITC) for their progress in attaining national development goals. He warned senior ranks of the executive against corruption and malfeasance, stating that there was no room for such vices in his administration.
