This archive report was first published on 7 July 2020.
On July 7, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta outlined government priorities for the 2020/21 Financial Year in a virtual meeting with senior ranks of the Executive.
He emphasized the need for accountability and warned against corruption, stating that no new project should be initiated without his approval.
President Kenyatta said the government's focus will be on the implementation and completion of ongoing priority projects and programmes as set out in his administration's transformative agenda for the nation.
He called for collective responsibility in the implementation of Government Projects and Programmes, urging Cabinet Secretaries, Chief Administrative Secretaries, and Principal Secretaries to demonstrate enhanced presence and visibility on the ground through inspection of projects and robust public engagements.
He acknowledged the current difficult economic environment occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic and reminded government departments to settle pending bills as a key priority.
President Kenyatta also directed all Ministries, State Departments, and State Agencies to give preferential procurement to Kenyan-made goods and services in support of local industries.
He warned the senior ranks of the executive against corruption, stating that there is no room for the vice in his administration.
