President William Ruto has explained why he decided to move the constitutional commissions and independent offices under his presidency. Speaking during a handover ceremony at State House, Nairobi, Ruto said it was to ensure all arms of government have equal access to collaboration.

Creating Synergy

The President emphasized that this would help create a spirit of working together towards a common goal in service to the people of Kenya. He noted that despite their independence, it’s necessary for commissions and offices to find mechanisms to work together with other branches of government.

Success So Far

Ruto reported that the move has worked well so far, ensuring all arms of government have equal access to synergy and workings of government. This, he said, promotes a spirit of working towards a common goal in service to Kenyans.

Commitment to Support

The Head of State reaffirmed his commitment to supporting other branches of government, including independent commissions and offices. He emphasized that the executive is committed to doing its part in ensuring all arms work together harmoniously.

Working Together for Kenya’s Interest

Ruto stressed that one arm obstructing another would only harm Kenyans’ interests. Instead, he urged collaboration among all branches, citing support from the judiciary for the executive and vice versa as essential for effective governance.

People’s Interests Above All Else

The President concluded by emphasizing that the people of Kenya are more important than any individual interest or arm of government. He called on all branches to work together in harmony, understanding that impeding another branch undermines overall Kenyan interests.