Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called for a renewed commitment to integrity, meritocracy and accountability in Kenyaโs public service.
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Speaking during a forum of County Secretaries and Governors organized by the Council of Governors, Lusaka warned that politicization and declining professional standards are undermining service delivery.
He urged leaders to strengthen ethical frameworks through stricter codes of conduct, empowered oversight bodies and mandatory ethics training. Lusaka also pushed for merit-based recruitment to curb political interference in appointments.
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The Governor emphasized that rebuilding public trust requires transparency, open communication and acknowledgment of past failures. He further appealed for a cultural renewal anchored on values, unity and a sense of national duty.
The CoG forum pledged to prioritize accountability and improved service delivery across all counties.
