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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
July 16, 2026
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Ruto commits to greater government openness, cites initiatives to enhance public trust
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing transparency, accountability, and public access to government information as Kenya embarks on consultations for its inaugural State of Openness Report. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, while lau..
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President William Ruto committed his administration to enhancing government transparency and public trust by launching consultations for Kenya's inaugural State of Openness Report.
- The report aims to establish a national benchmark for assessing government transparency, performance, and accountability.
- Key initiatives highlighted include a significant increase in digital government services, from 350 to over 26,000, and the launch of a Unified Government Digital Payment Platform and electronic procurement to combat corruption and revenue leakages.
- The Kenyan government is also introducing legislation for merit-based recruitment, the Conflict of Interest Act, and governance safeguards within the National Infrastructure Fund.
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