Politics

Cabinet tightens grip on flagship projects ahead of 2027 polls

The changes come as officials eyeing elective seats prepare to leave government.

Based on reporting by Kenyans.co.ke.

Pedestrians and traffic in downtown Nairobi

Pedestrians and traffic in downtown Nairobi. File photo, 2025. Photo: Stowe14 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Cabinet has moved to tighten oversight of the government’s flagship projects to keep them on schedule as the 2027 General Election approaches.

The changes come as government officials who plan to run for elective seats prepare to resign, with the deadline for leaving office falling in February.

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