Head of Public Service Felix Koskei/HOPS Government accounting officers have been given two weeks to undertake a comprehensive review of projects, programmes and directives in their respective dockets as the administration moves to accelerate implementation and strengthen coordination.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the exercise will provide the government with a clear picture of the status of implementation across ministries, departments, State corporations and government-owned enterprises.
“This will give us a clear picture of implementation across Government, help align resources and address areas where mandates and responsibilities intersect,” Koskei said.
Koskei spoke Wednesday when he convened a virtual consultative meeting with Principal Secretaries, chairpersons and chief executive officers of State corporations and government-owned enterprises.
The meeting was held under the theme, “Finishing Strong through Deliberate and Intentional Management,” and focused on improving coordination, accelerating implementation and ensuring government programmes deliver their intended results.
He said the review will enable accounting officers to consolidate the status of projects and programmes under their respective dockets, helping identify areas that require faster action or better coordination.
The Head of Public Service said the exercise was particularly important as government seeks to translate policy decisions into tangible services and projects that directly improve the lives of Kenyans.
“Over the last four years, this team has worked together to translate policy decisions into programmes, projects and services that have a direct impact on the lives of Kenyans,” he said.
Koskei said the progress recorded across government was a result of the collective efforts of ministries, departments and State corporations.
He challenged government agencies to remain focused on delivery, noting that citizens ultimately judge the government through the services and infrastructure they interact with in their daily lives.
“We also reflected on how citizens experience Government. Through a health facility that works, a completed road, reliable public services and programmes that improve livelihoods,” Koskei said.
He stressed the need for government institutions to work together rather than operate in silos, particularly where mandates and responsibilities overlap.
“Delivering these outcomes requires ministries, departments and State Corporations to work together as one Government,” he said.
Koskei also called for clear, factual and evidence-based communication on government programmes, saying accounting officers were best placed to provide accurate information on the progress of projects and initiatives.
He said accounting officers hold the institutional record and should ensure that government achievements are communicated accurately and backed by verifiable evidence.
The exercise will also feed into the National Conversation on Kenya’s Future Beyond Vision 2030, launched by President William Ruto on August 12.
Koskei said the government would continue advancing the Zero Fault Audit and revitalising regulatory authorities and agencies, with emphasis on accountability, effective institutions and improved service delivery.
The measures, he said, are intended to strengthen government institutions and ensure resources are directed towards programmes capable of delivering measurable results for Kenyans.
