Tag: Public sector reform
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Nandi County Promises Promotion for 15 Doctors After KMPDU Talks
Long-Overdue Welfare Breakthrough for Nandi’s Doctors The Nandi County Government has announced a major welfare breakthrough for its medical workforce, pledging promotions for 15 doctors after a high-level consultative session with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU). This decision marks a turning point in the long-standing efforts to improve pay, recognition, and…
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Rotational Grazing and Executive Director Appointments: A Policy Push for Sustainable Agriculture and Stronger Public Leadership
Introduction: Linking Agricultural Practice to Public Leadership In the opening weeks of the year, government officials signaled a dual strategy: reforming agricultural practices on the ground through rotational grazing, and reinforcing public sector leadership through strategic executive director (ED) appointments. While these moves operate in different spheres—one rooted in farm-level soil health and pasture management,…
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Rotational Grazing and Executive Director Appointments: Agriculture Reform in Action
A new era in agricultural policy At the start of the year, the Office of the Prime Minister announced a slate of executive director (ED) appointments across key ministries. While the headlines spotlight leadership changes, the deeper story is about policy alignment—particularly in agriculture and land management—where rotational grazing is rising as a focal strategy.…
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Catastrophic MoJ jail lease to cost UK taxpayers £100m
Overview: a costly lease decision A decision by the Ministry of Justice to sign a 10-year lease on a prison where high levels of a poisonous gas were detected has prompted sharp criticism and raised questions about the value-for-money of public contracts. Parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded that the arrangement is “catastrophic” for the public…
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PH Government Adds 124 Projects to PPP Pipeline Led by Education Sector
Overview: A Stronger PPP Pipeline with Education at the Forefront The Philippine government has expanded its public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline by adding 124 new projects since December 2024, bringing the total to 251 projects valued at P2.81 trillion. The latest update from the PPP Center underscores a strategic shift toward education-led and community-enhancing infrastructure, signaling…
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PMO directs Coal India to list all subsidiaries by 2030 to boost transparency
Overview: A governance push for Coal India The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has directed Coal India Limited (CIL), the country’s largest state-owned coal producer, to map and publicly list all its subsidiaries by 2030. The move signals a renewed emphasis on governance, transparency, and value realization across the vast corporate structure that underpins India’s coal…
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Pakistan’s Talent Exodus: Doctors, Engineers Flee Amid Turmoil as Leaders Face Mockery
Pakistan’s Talent Exodus: A Nation at a Crossroads Pakistan is witnessing what many experts describe as one of its worst talent exoduses in decades. Thousands of doctors, engineers, and accountants have left the country over the past two years, driven by a mix of economic hardship, political instability, and limited professional opportunities. The migration is…
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Why Pakistan’s National Airline Sale Is Stoking a Political Storm
Introduction: A Shadowed Privatization Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after seven decades as the country’s flag carrier, has moved from state ownership toward a majority private stake. On a publicly televised auction, the government announced a sale price of $482 million, signaling a pivotal shift in Pakistan’s economic and political landscape. Yet the auction has quickly…
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The PM must establish a royal commission to restore public trust
Why a royal commission is needed now Public trust in government hinges on transparency, accountability, and independent scrutiny. When citizens feel gaps exist in how decisions are made or how power is exercised, calls for a comprehensive, non-partisan review grow louder. A royal commission, by its very design, offers the legitimacy, scope, and independence needed…
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Big Scandals That Rocked Kenya in 2025: A Year of Wake-Up Calls for Accountability
Introduction: A Year Marked by Scandal Kenya’s 2025 landscape was dominated by high-profile corruption allegations that touched some of the nation’s most critical institutions. From public service mismanagement to controversial digital payments platforms, the year highlighted enduring governance challenges and the urgent need for stronger accountability mechanisms. This article outlines the major scandals that captured…