NAIROBI, Kenya – State agencies have been given two weeks to review ongoing projects, programmes and government directives and submit consolidated status reports as the government moves to strengthen implementation, accountability and coordination across public institutions.
Principal Secretaries, chairpersons and chief executive officers of State Corporations and Government-Owned Enterprises received the directive during a virtual consultative meeting chaired by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Wednesday.
The meeting was held under the theme “Finishing Strong through Deliberate and Intentional Management.”
Koskei said the review would help the government establish the actual progress of programmes and projects across different ministries, departments and agencies while identifying areas requiring faster implementation.
Government orders comprehensive review
Koskei directed accounting officers to undertake a comprehensive review of projects, programmes and government directives within their respective dockets.
“Accounting Officers will undertake a comprehensive review of projects, programmes and directives within their respective dockets and consolidate their status within two weeks,” he said.
According to Koskei, the exercise will provide the government with a clearer picture of implementation and help align resources while addressing areas where mandates and responsibilities overlap.
The review is expected to cover government initiatives that are at different stages of implementation, allowing officials to identify completed projects, ongoing programmes and areas where delays or coordination challenges may be affecting delivery.
Focus on services delivered to Kenyans
Koskei said government performance should ultimately be assessed by how citizens experience public services and projects.
He highlighted functional health facilities, completed roads, reliable public services and programmes aimed at improving livelihoods as examples of outcomes that directly affect Kenyans.
He stressed that achieving these outcomes requires ministries, departments and State Corporations to coordinate their work rather than operate independently.
The Head of Public Service said the government had spent the past four years translating policy decisions into programmes, projects and services intended to improve the lives of citizens.
“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. The progress registered across Government reflects this collective effort,” he said.
Officials told to provide accurate information
Koskei also emphasised the need for government institutions to provide clear and factual information about the status of projects and programmes.
He said accounting officers have access to institutional records and should ensure that information released to the public is accurate and supported by verifiable evidence.
“Equally important is clear and factual communication on the work being undertaken across Government. Accounting Officers hold the institutional record and are well placed to ensure that progress is communicated accurately and supported by verifiable evidence,” he said.
The directive comes as the government seeks to improve communication around its development agenda and demonstrate measurable progress on projects and programmes.
Review linked to Beyond Vision 2030 conversation
Koskei said the review would also contribute to the National Conversation on Kenya’s Future Beyond Vision 2030, which was launched by President William Ruto on August 12, 2026.
The national conversation is intended to shape discussions around Kenya’s long-term development priorities beyond the Vision 2030 framework.
The status reports from State agencies are expected to provide information that can help assess existing government programmes and inform future planning.
Government advances Zero Fault Audit
Koskei further said the government would continue implementing the Zero Fault Audit and revitalising Regulatory Authorities and Agencies.
He said the initiatives would focus on strengthening accountability, improving institutional performance and enhancing service delivery.
“We will continue advancing the Zero Fault Audit and the revitalisation of Regulatory Authorities and Agencies, with emphasis on accountability, effective institutions and better service delivery to Kenyans,” Koskei said.
