Corruption
The Government is fully committed to fighting corruption in the transport sector, Principal Secretary State Department for Transport Mohamed Dagar has said.
Addressing conveners during review of corruption prevention plan for the State Department for Transport, PS Dagar emphasized the importance of fighting corruption starting at individual level to institutional levels in order to realise the development aspirations of the country.
“Corruption prevalence in the Public Service and indeed Kenyan society in general has been identified as a major impediment to economic development in the country.” Said Mr Dagar adding that the Government of Kenya has put in place various legal frameworks to deal with corruption in all public institutions including the State Department for Transport.
PS Dagar noted that his officers including the top management are committed to combating corruption guided by the overarching theme of enhancing governance and firmly upholding a zero-tolerance to corruption within the public service. The PS called on all the staff and stakeholders to commit and change their perception on corruption and unethical conduct with an affirmation and commitment to implement anti-corruption and unethical behavior in the State Department.
The review of the Corruption Risk Assessment and Mitigation Action Plan draws experts from the Executive Office of the President and officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.