{
  "id": 3478575,
  "title": "Accounting Officers directed to review projects, progammes within two weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/accounting-officers-directed-to-review-projects-progammes-within-two",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:14:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/accounting-officers-directed-to-review-projects-progammes-within-two-weeks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Public Service Head Felix Koskei has tasked accounting officers within Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to thoroughly review projects and programs within a two-week period. During a virtual consultative meeting with key officials, Koskei emphasized that this directive will unify government implementation, align resources, and tackle areas where mandates and responsibilities overlap. He stressed the importance of accounting officers providing accurate, factual communication regarding ongoing government work, as they possess the institutional records and possess the ability to ensure progress is communicated truthfully and supported by verifiable evidence. Koskei urged ministries, departments, and state corporations to collaborate in enhancing public services. The meeting, themed \"Finishing Strong through Deliberate and Intentional Management,\" centered on improving coordination, accelerating implementation, and ensuring that government programs yield the desired outcomes. Furthermore, the government will continue to enhance the Zero Fault Audit and revitalize regulatory authorities and agencies, with a strong focus on accountability, effective institutions, and better service delivery to Kenyan citizens.",
  "summary": "Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has directed Accounting Officers in Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) to comprehensively review projects and programmes and directives within two weeks. Speaking Wednesday after convening a virtual consultative meeting with Principal Secretaries, Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of State Corporations and Government-Owned Enterprises, Koskei…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}