• According to State House, the President has consistently urged Parliament to expedite the passage of the Bill. He made it clear that he would veto any version that does not meet high standards of integrity.

President William Ruto has sent the Conflict of Interest Bill 2025 back to Parliament for reconsideration, emphasizing the need for stringent accountability and anti-corruption measures.

According to State House, the President has consistently urged Parliament to expedite the passage of the Bill. He made it clear that he would veto any version that does not meet high standards of integrity.

“In my opinion, it doesn’t meet the threshold of the expectation of the people of Kenya. As public servants; we cannot afford to carry the baggage of self-interest into public service. We must take accountability with the seriousness it deserves. President Ruto stated.

He has called on both houses of Parliament to demonstrate leadership in crafting legislation that effectively addresses corruption stemming from conflicts of interest among public officials.

The President has highlighted the necessity for improvements to enhance the Bill’s provisions on transparency and enforcement, ensuring alignment with the Constitutional values of integrity and good governance.

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“Consequently, in accordance with Article 115 of the Constitution, President Ruto has referred the Bill back to Parliament with a memorandum for reconsideration,” said State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed in a statement.

In addition to this, President Ruto has assented to the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which amends the Excise Duty Act, CAP 472, by removing the 25% duty on imported fully assembled electric transformers and their parts.

This measure is anticipated to lower electricity connection costs for consumers and reduce transformer prices, as every connection relies on transformer infrastructure. State House has noted that it would also help decrease electricity tariffs by cutting replacement costs for transformers.

Furthermore, the amendment is expected to enable the Kenya Power and Lighting Company to procure sufficient transformers within its existing budget, thereby supporting a consistent power supply and minimizing disruptions.