The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been recognised as one of Kenya’s best-performing public institutions after securing four national awards for excellence in financial reporting, accountability and public service management.
At the 2025 Financial Reporting (FiRe) Awards, the Ministry was named the Overall Winner in the Public Sector Category and ranked as the top performer among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
The accolades underscore MoD’s strong adherence to financial reporting standards, transparency requirements and good governance practices.
In addition, the Ministry received two honours from the Office of the Head of Public Service: the Unmodified Audit Opinion Award and a citation for Leadership in Driving the Public Service Transformation Agenda.
The awards were formally presented to Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya during a ceremony held at Defence Headquarters.
Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru led the presentation, flanked by senior officials and department heads.
CS Tuya welcomed the recognition, noting that it reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to strengthening accountability and upholding high operational standards.
PS Mariru commended the collective effort behind the achievement and highlighted the importance of maintaining robust governance systems.
These recognitions further cement the Ministry’s track record of compliance, transparency and structured management within the public sector.
