Govt Bans Procurement of Branded Items Across Ministries

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• The government, led by President William Ruto’s Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, has prohibited all state ministries, agencies, and corporations from purchasing branded or promotional materials to streamline expenditure and optimize public resource utilization.
• Additionally, Cabinet Secretary for Interior Kithure Kindiki disclosed government engagement with TikTok over compliance concerns, citing misuse by criminals and gangs for propagating agendas, emphasizing the need to safeguard public safety and security in the digital sphere.

The government, through a circular dated March 18, 2024, issued by President William Ruto’s Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei, has implemented a ban on the procurement of branded or promotional materials by all state ministries, agencies, and corporations. 

This directive encompasses various items such as clothing, including t-shirts, shirts, and tracksuits, as well as office materials like notebooks, cups, and flasks.

Koskei justified this decision as part of the government’s efforts to streamline expenditure and optimize the utilization of public resources. 

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The circular emphasized the suspension and immediate cessation of procurement, printing, and production of corporate wear and other branded items, aiming to curb unnecessary spending within government entities.

Furthermore, the ban extends to the purchase of promotional merchandise such as calendars, umbrellas, bags, and other materials aimed at promoting departments or ministries. 

This comprehensive measure seeks to enhance fiscal discipline and responsibility across government bodies.

In a related development, Cabinet Secretary for Interior Kithure Kindiki, on March 21, disclosed the government’s engagement with the TikTok social media platform due to concerns over its compliance with Kenyan laws. 

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While acknowledging the platform’s benefits, Kindiki raised alarms over its misuse by criminals and gangs to propagate agendas, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding public safety and security amidst evolving digital landscapes.