Balanced criticism key to better governance, Murkomen tells LSK
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reiterated that the government welcomes oversight and values constructive criticism as essential tools for enhancing governance. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for Wakili Towers, the future..
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Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen affirmed the government's openness to constructive criticism during the groundbreaking ceremony for Wakili Towers, the future home of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in Lavington, Nairobi.
- Murkomen urged the LSK to balance oversight with its legal mandate to advise the government, stressing that balanced criticism and collaboration are vital for strengthening governance.
- The event highlighted the role of legal professionals and civil society in holding the government accountable.
- Murkomen acknowledged that his office is frequently targeted by groups like the Law Society of Kenya and Amnesty International, stating that he does not take such criticism personally.
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