President William Ruto has assented to four Bills aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and service delivery in Kenya.
Ruto signed the legislation at State House, Nairobi, describing the new laws as a major step towards improving the management of public affairs and modernising key legal frameworks.
“The new pieces of legislation mark a major step forward in strengthening governance, accountability and service delivery in our country,” Ruto said.
Among the laws is the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill, which seeks to strengthen the prudent management of public resources and improve accountability in public finance.
The Air Passenger Service Charge Amendment Bill, meanwhile, provides for streamlined administration of the air passenger charge.
Ruto also assented to the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, formally anchoring the Council in law.
According to the president, the Council has for years operated under an Executive Order, a situation that limited its capacity to effectively set standards and coordinate population and development matters.
The fourth legislation, the Trust Administration Bill, introduces major reforms to Kenya’s trust law.
Ruto described the legislation as a historic modernisation of the country’s trust framework, noting that it repeals century-old statutes and consolidates laws governing trusts into a single, coherent framework.
The President said the four laws would contribute to stronger institutions and more effective delivery of services to Kenyans.
