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Truth behind delay in parastatal reforms, months after President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive

President Uhuru at a meeting with members of the Implementation Committee on Parastatal reforms at Harambee House Office during delivery of a progress report  (PHOTO: Courtesy)

NAIROBI, KENYA: The much-hyped public sector restructuring process is being held back by the delayed enactment of critical laws.

Little progress has been made eight months after President Uhuru Kenyatta demanded the swift implementation of the recommendations of a task force he appointed to review the operations of parastatals in a bid to eliminate wastage of public funds, enhance efficiency and bolster productivity.

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