Ruto's Call for National Transformation
This is a time for unity, progress, and a renewed commitment to building a better Kenya for all.
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Addressing Urgent National Priorities
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Food Security and Agricultural Development
The government will prioritize an accelerated program to significantly increase food production and agricultural sector development, reducing the cost of living and enhancing food security.
2
Job Creation and Unemployment
Expanding existing job creation opportunities and programs, and creating new interventions to address unemployment, with a goal of absorbing 1,000,000 unemployed young people.
3
Public Resource Management
A public conversation on innovative, prudent, transparent, and accountable use of public resources, along with people-friendly mechanisms for domestic resource mobilization and reducing public expenditure.
4
Public Debt Management
Addressing the significant challenge of public debt by establishing and implementing clear mechanisms to reduce public borrowing and insulate the country from risks associated with debt accumulation.
A Broad-Based Government for National Transformation
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Consultation and Collaboration
Extensive consultations with stakeholders from all sectors, levels, and regions to form a broad-based government that reflects the diversity of Kenya.
2
Cabinet Formation
A new, broad-based cabinet will be formed to drive the urgently needed and irreversible transformation of the country.
3
Implementation and Deliverables
A clear roadmap with timelines and deliverables will be issued outlining the new cabinet's assignments to harness the potential of the nation.
Addressing the Crisis and Seizing the Opportunity
The Crisis
The nation has faced a crisis caused by multiple and complex factors, leading to anxiety, concern, and uncertainty.
The Opportunity
The crisis presents a greater opportunity to craft a broad-based, inclusive citizen coalition for national transformation and progress.
The Path Forward
Together, we have a chance to take our country where we all want it to be and make our nation the Kenya we want, a great nation.
Enhancing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda
Job Creation
Incorporating a wider range of ideas, programs, and interventions that will facilitate job creation and economic growth.
Debt Management
Implementing robust debt management strategies to ensure financial stability and avoid debt distress.
Transparency and Accountability
Enhancing transparency and accountability in the use of public resources to build trust and confidence in government.
Domestic Resource Mobilization
Optimizing public expenditure and enhancing domestic resource mobilization to ensure sustainable development.
Cabinet Nominations
Addressing Lawlessness and Ensuring Justice
Release of Innocent Individuals
The government will take measures to ensure that individuals who may have been innocently caught up in demonstrations and not implicated in crimes are released and charges against them withdrawn.
Accountability for Police Misconduct
All bridges and violations by police officers must be handled expeditiously through due process to uphold the highest standards of integrity.
Support for Victims of Violence
The government will take measures to support Kenyans whose livelihoods and property were destroyed during demonstrations.
Combating Corruption and Ensuring Accountable Leadership
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Legislative Amendments
Proposed amendments to the Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure Code, and other statutes relating to corruption to expedite investigations and prosecutions.
2
Witness Protection
Amendments to the Witness Protection Act to overhaul the statutory and institutional framework to protect and incentivize whistleblowers.
3
Public Procurement Reform
Amendments to the Public Finance Management Act and Public Procurement and Disposal Acts to overhaul the institutional and operational framework of public procurement.
4
Conflict of Interest Bill
Parliament will expeditiously pass the Conflict of Interest Bill with the explicit caveat that the President will veto any bill that does not establish the highest bar with respect to accountability, integrity, and anti-corruption.
5
Timelines for Justice
National Justice Law and Order Institutions will provide a timeframe to the public for the conclusion of proceedings in active cases.
6
Tax Expenditure Transparency
A legislative and regulatory framework will be provided to make the process of VAT refund transparent, open, and accountable.
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Promoting Local Manufacturing
Legislation will be tightened to reduce and eliminate imports of goods and products already manufactured in Kenya to promote value addition, manufacturing, and industrialization.
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