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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the Kenya Kwanza government to accelerate the delivery of its pledges as the country approaches the 2027 General Elections. With just 20 months remaining, Mudavadi emphasized the need to ensure that commitments under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) translate into tangible benefits for citizens.
“We are now about 20 months away from the August 2027 polls. This period represents the most critical phase for the administration to deliver on promises made under the BETA Plan,” he said.
“Kenyans’ expectations are higher than ever. As leaders, we do not have the luxury of time. In three months, we will enter the penultimate stage of the administration’s first term, requiring urgent and focused service delivery.”
Mudavadi, who also serves as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, made the remarks during the 2nd joint Cabinet and National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) meeting of 2025 at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete, Nairobi.
NDIC: Engine of Government Delivery
He described the NDIC as the engine room of government implementation, driving coordination, accountability, and results across national development programs.
“The committee embodies the Whole-of-Government approach to ensure that every shilling spent delivers visible, measurable impact for Kenyans. NDIC is about turning government promises into real results — promoting efficiency, accountability, and prosperity for all,” Mudavadi said.
While noting key government achievements, Mudavadi acknowledged that many citizens have yet to feel the impact, citing poor communication strategies.
“Despite solid achievements, feedback from stakeholders via the National Government Dashboard highlights flaws in how we communicate our policies. Messaging must reach people repeatedly to register effectively,” he explained.
Key Achievements Highlighted
- Healthcare: The Taifa Care Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme, managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA), has expanded membership from 8 million in 2022 to over 27 million by November 2025 — a 240% increase. Over 6.4 million Kenyans have undergone means testing, with most families paying less than Sh1,000 monthly for access to free healthcare.
- Education: The school feeding programme has boosted enrollment from 2.2 million learners in 2022 to 2.6 million in 2025, while the government has constructed 23,000 classrooms and employed 76,000 teachers, improving school retention and transition rates.
Strategic Focus and Global Challenges
Mudavadi highlighted the NDIC theme: “Consolidating our fiscal space in a new world order for better service delivery”, which underscores the government’s collective responsibility to enhance policy coherence, accountability, diversify funding sources, and efficiently execute programs across all ministries and agencies.
He also acknowledged the pressures from the global economy, including declining development assistance, geopolitical uncertainties, and ongoing trade wars, stressing that the government must remain vigilant in delivering on its mandate.
“Amidst these pressures, we remain focused on ensuring that government programmes meet the expectations of Kenyans and improve their livelihoods,” Mudavadi concluded.
