On Wednesday, President William Ruto assented to the Conflict of Interest Bill at State House Nairobi, making it law. This legislation aims to combat corruption by establishing clear rules for public officers, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in the use of public resources.

• The new law consolidates conflict of interest provisions, repealing the Public Officer Ethics Act and empowering the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to oversee its implementation, including wealth declaration for all public officers across the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.
• The legislation prohibits preferential treatment, external influence in contracts, and secondary employment that undermines official duties.
• President Ruto also signed the Social Protection Bill into law, which strengthens government responsibility and establishes a rights-based framework for supporting vulnerable Kenyans.