DP William Ruto urges Principal Secretaries to develop solid strategies

Deputy President William Ruto has told Principal Secretaries to develop specific and realistic plans for their ministries.

Mr Ruto told the PSs that their ministry strategies must be achievable within a reasonable period.

Speaking when he presided over the first roundtable meeting of Principal Secretaries in his office Thursday, Mr Ruto warned the principal secretaries against setting unrealistic targets that could compromise service delivery.

"You must be realistic in setting your targets. And you must have a clear plan otherwise you will fail in your work," Mr Ruto said.

"You must realise that public expectations are high and as a government we cannot afford to let the people down."

The Deputy President met the PSs hours after he returned to the country from The Hague.

Mr Ruto attended his trial for crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for two days. The court adjourned after the prosecution indicated it would put to the stand the first witness on Tuesday.

EMBRACE KEY VALUES

On Thursday, Mr Ruto restated the government’s commitment to transform the country and challenged the secretaries to embrace the key values and principles of public service.

He urged the Principal Secretaries to work closely with Cabinet Secretaries to speed up service delivery in their ministries.

"You are lucky you have Cabinet Secretaries who are not Members of Parliament. They now have all the time to work in the ministries without worrying about constituencies," said Mr Ruto.

He asked the officials to be “innovative, prudent and resourceful” in the new dispensation to enable the Jubilee government fulfil promises made to Kenyans.

Mr Ruto told the PSs to ensure quality services and efficiency in their respective ministries and avoid rhetoric.

"There is no need to do a lot of seminars which are not followed by implementation of projects," he said.