The Cabinet of Kenya, led by President William Ruto, made a significant decision to abolish nine state corporations. This move, aimed at streamlining government operations, follows a thorough assessment conducted by the National Treasury. The assessment reviewed 271 state corporations, excluding those set for privatisation, and identified entities whose mandates can be efficiently transferred to their parent ministries.
Among the nine state corporations set for dissolution are the Kenya Tsetse Fly and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council, the Kenya Fish Marketing Authority, and the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa. These organisations, although once vital in their respective fields, are now deemed redundant in their operations, with their functions being adequately carried out by the ministries under which they operate.
Other affected corporations include the President’s Award – Kenya, the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency, and the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO. The National Council for Nomadic Education and the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority will also be dissolved as part of this restructuring process.
The decision was reached during the first Cabinet meeting of 2025, which took place at the State Lodge in Kakamega. The meeting was chaired by President Ruto, who expressed the government’s commitment to enhancing efficiency and reducing redundancy in the public sector. The move is part of broader efforts to reduce the cost of government operations while improving service delivery to the citizens.
By eliminating these state corporations, the government expects to streamline operations, eliminate overlaps, and free up resources that can be better utilised elsewhere. The dissolution will also allow the relevant ministries to take direct responsibility for the functions of these bodies, thus centralising the management and coordination of their respective sectors.
This bold decision is part of ongoing efforts by the administration to create a leaner, more effective public service that can better serve the Kenyan people. While the move will likely affect employees in these state corporations, the government has not provided specific details regarding the fate of these workers. Nonetheless, this restructuring is seen as a necessary step to ensure that government resources are utilised efficiently for the greater good of the country.
