President William Ruto announced plans to propose new legal changes aimed at closing loopholes that hinder the fight against corruption.
He stated that the government will collaborate with the criminal justice system to ensure that corruption cases are resolved within six months.
The new measures will prevent those accused of corruption from using injunctions to delay prosecution.
Speaking during a visit to Mombasa and Kilifi counties, President Ruto emphasized that the legal reforms are intended to strengthen integrity and address corruption decisively.
He was joined by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and several governors and lawmakers.
The President also highlighted a shift in government spending, with funds previously set aside for office renovations and vehicles now redirected to public-benefit projects.
Additionally, upcoming legal amendments will tackle issues related to tax expenditure, aiming to cut down on opaque tax refund processes.
In a bid to boost the blue economy, President Ruto revealed investments in coastal infrastructure, including a Sh1.2 billion project to enhance fish landing sites and value addition facilities in Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale.
Plans for new fish markets and a National Mariculture Resources and Training Centre are underway.
The government has also licensed its first deep-sea vessel for industrial fishing, with the goal of increasing blue economy revenue from Sh20 billion to Sh120 billion annually.
In Mombasa, the President awarded Sh1.7 billion in grants to 612 fishing groups, benefiting 19,000 residents.
He also laid the foundation for the Sh50 million Watamu Market and announced additional funding for the Last Mile Connectivity programme and the Baricho Water Project.
Governor Abdullswamad Nassir, who had previously opposed the administration, now supports the government’s efforts to improve Mombasa County and praised the focus on the blue economy.
