Staff Writer
Information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus has announced Cabinet’s approval of a draft National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy, while government institutions have also been directed to strengthen the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of Cabinet decisions.
Theofelus announced the decisions during a briefing on Wednesday, covering outcomes of the 34th and 35th Cabinet meetings held on 13 and 27 October.
She said the draft policy seeks to eliminate corruption through transparency, accountability and ethical practices at all levels of society.
“Cabinet approved the draft National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy to eliminate corruption by achieving full transparency, accountability, and ethical practices at all levels of society,” Theofelus said.
Cabinet directed offices, ministries and agencies, as well as other implementing institutions, to incorporate the policy’s strategic objectives and proposed actions into their respective sectoral strategic and annual plans.
The briefing did not outline the specific measures contained in the draft policy or indicate when it would be finalised and implemented.
In a separate decision, Cabinet endorsed a biannual feedback report on the implementation of Cabinet decisions covering the period from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Theofelus said Cabinet had directed all offices, ministries and agencies to reinforce the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of its decisions to improve accountability and ensure their timely dissemination for coordinated implementation.
The two decisions were among several matters considered during the October Cabinet meetings.
The briefing did not provide details of the findings contained in the biannual feedback report or identify which Cabinet decisions had been delayed, completed or remained outstanding.
