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Protecting Human Rights And Ensuring Justice Remain Top Priorities; Mwaura Assures Kenyans
Government The Government of Kenya has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle pressing challenges and build a resilient future for its citizens.
Speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura highlighted key reforms aimed at promoting transparency, ensuring justice and boosting economic growth.
With corruption identified as a critical national challenge, the government has proposed sweeping legislative changes to enhance accountability.
Amendments to the Evidence Act and the Criminal Procedure Code will speed up investigations, with a target of six months for the resolution of bribery cases.
Protecting Human Rights And Ensuring Justice Remain Top Priorities; Mwaura Assures Kenyans
To encourage public participation, new measures under the Witness Protection Act will ensure the safety of whistleblowers, allowing citizens to speak out without fear of reprisal. In addition, the digitisation of procurement processes will introduce unprecedented transparency and reduce opportunities for malpractice.
The government’s commitment to justice was underlined by its response to recent protests, which resulted in injuries and tragic loss of life.
Investigations led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and oversight by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) aim to hold those responsible for abuses.
Dr Mwaura reassured Kenyans that protecting human rights and ensuring justice remain top priorities.
Healthcare reform is also high on the government’s agenda.
As part of efforts to clear the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) debt, faith-based hospitals have received Kshs. 938 million from the government, with additional payments on the way.
The transition to the State Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has already enrolled over 14 million Kenyans, signalling significant progress towards universal access to healthcare. Citizens were urged to register with SHIF and benefit from improved health services.
Kenya’s economic outlook is promising, with inflation at a 17-year low of 2.7%, reducing the cost of living for ordinary citizens. Strategic investments in agriculture have led to record production, resulting in surpluses in maize and sugar.
At the same time, the falling prices of staples such as milk, unga and fuel reflect the government’s focus on supporting households. Dr Mwaura noted that these achievements are in line with President William Ruto’s vision of a self-sustaining economy.
To create opportunities for the youth, the government is spearheading initiatives such as the Affordable Housing Project, which has created 160,000 jobs.
The export of labour to countries such as Canada, Saudi Arabia and the UK has also expanded, with over 105,000 Kenyans securing employment abroad. Locally, digital hubs and programmes such as Jitume are equipping young people with skills and connecting them to online work.
Education has not been left behind, with continued investment in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). More than 16,000 classrooms have been built and a record 56,950 teachers have been recruited to support the roll-out of the system.
Protecting Human Rights And Ensuring Justice Remain Top Priorities; Mwaura Assures Kenyans
Funding for universities has also been streamlined, with over Kshs 41 billion disbursed since 2023 to ensure students have access to quality education.
Dr Mwaura reaffirmed the government’s commitment to constitutional integrity and good governance.
The rejection of the proposed extension of the tenure of elected leaders reflects Kenya’s commitment to democracy and periodic elections. These reforms, he said, underscore the government’s mission to address citizens’ concerns while building a prosperous and inclusive nation.
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