Ruto Dares Some Civil Servants to Quit Govt
Ruto also cautioned them against sponsoring headlines that criticise the change in policy...
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President William Ruto has issued a strong challenge to civil servants resisting his administration's reforms, particularly those related to procurement and anti-graft measures, urging them to resign if they cannot align with his agenda. Speaking in Siaya County, he emphasized the government's commitment to digital systems like e-procurement and the Social Health Authority (SHA) system.
- President Ruto dared officials opposing reforms to "bolt out of government and go look for another job."
- He defended the new e-procurement system, stating it aims to prevent fraudulent conduct in government purchases.
- The SHA system was also defended, with Ruto claiming it exposed Ksh30 billion in fraudulent hospital claims.
- During his visit, Ruto also announced significant development projects for Siaya County, including Ksh4 billion for road improvements and Ksh22 billion for 8,000 affordable housing units.
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President Ruto Pushes for e-Procurement System Amid Opposition from Governors and Civil Servants - August 2025
President William Ruto has affirmed there will be no reversal of Kenya's new electronic procurement system, despite facing opposition. He defended the platform as crucial for eliminating corruption in the acquisition of government goods and services. Speaking in Siaya County, President Ruto issued a strong challenge to civil servants resisting his administration's reforms, urging them to resign if they cannot align with his agenda. He specifically emphasized the government's commitment to digital systems like e-procurement as part of his anti-graft measures. The policy faces pushback, as Governors have threatened to take legal action against the Treasury over the electronic procurement system.
