President Ruto warns cabinet against excuses, demands accountability and efficiency
By Maureen Kinyanjui |
"I expect each CS to take personal responsibility for achieving the targets outlined in their ministry's contracts. There is no room for excuse, delay, or failure," Ruto said.
President William Ruto has called on Cabinet Secretaries to take full responsibility for the performance of their ministries, warning that there is no room for failure in serving the people of Kenya.
Speaking at the Ministerial Performance Contract signing ceremony on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, Ruto stressed the need for accountability, urging CSs to align their actions with the commitments outlined in their performance contracts.
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"I expect each CS to take personal responsibility for achieving the targets outlined in their ministry's contracts. There is no room for excuse, delay, or failure," Ruto said, adding that accountability must cascade through all levels of government, from ministries to individual officers.
This marks the first signing of contracts of the broad-based government.
President Ruto further noted that these contracts are action plans for urgent, precise, and efficient execution of government functions.
He made it clear that at the end of the 2025-2026 Financial Year, each CS will receive a performance report card reflecting the achievements and challenges within their ministry.
"These scorecards will ensure that performance contracting is not seen as a meaningless ritual," Ruto stated, stressing that the assessments will carry clear consequences.
Cabinet Secretaries present during the Ministerial Performance Contract signing ceremony on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi on November 19, 2024. (Photo: PCS)
Corrective action
He vowed that the performance report cards would come with both rewards for excellence and corrective action for failure.
"Excellence, integrity, consistency and efficiency will be rewarded while failure, negligence, and misconduct will promptly invite corrective action," Ruto said.
The President further noted that the process of performance contracting should foster continuous improvement in government service, with a focus on responsiveness, efficiency, and integrity.
He also assured the Cabinet Secretaries that the National Treasury will ensure timely disbursement of funds to avoid delays in service delivery.
"Lack of funds or delay in their release should not be an excuse for failure to serve citizens," Ruto said.
In a move to improve coordination, Ruto revealed that he had established an office within the Executive Office of the President to oversee performance and service delivery management.
This office will facilitate the quick addressing of inefficiencies and ensure the timely implementation of corrective measures across government departments.
PIC: PCS
President William Ruto during the Ministerial Performance Contract signing ceremony on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi on November 19, 2024
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