President William Ruto's Cabinet has blamed a combination of violent agitations, budget shortfalls, bureaucratic hurdles and misinformation for slowing down service delivery nearly three years into his administration.
In a dispatch released after a Cabinet and senior government retreat in Naivasha, the government pointed to what it termed as the "weaponisation of legitimate concerns"-a veiled reference to the anti-Finance Bill protests and public outcry over police brutality-as key disruptions to the government's development agenda.
Other factors cited include geopolitical realignments, global tensions, climate shocks, and economic headwinds that have affected policy rollout and implementation timelines. "The Retreat acknowledged the lessons learned during the first half of the 5th Administration, underlining the need to address risks constraining effective delivery of government services while exploring emerging opportunities," read the Cabinet statement.
The Third Cabinet Retreat, which served as a mid-term performance review, brought together Cabinet Secretaries and senior members of the Executive to assess progress made and chart the course ahead.
