Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has said that the digitisation and automation of the Kenya Bureau of Standards services will help curb corruption and enhance efficiency.
Koskei said the government is committed to reforming KEBS to protect Kenyans from substandard and prohibited products.
Speaking during the launch of the KEBS app, Koskei said digitisation will minimise human interventions in the organisation's operations.
"The KEBS app will now facilitate an interactive interface for customers to apply for marks of quality, verify the conformity of products and eligibility of staff members as well as make real-time enquiries and give feedback on KEBS services, " he said.
Koskei reiterated President William Ruto's commitment to fighting corruption, adding that the government will take decisive action against those who breach the public trust.
"Those who participate in corruption, will not receive any sympathy from this administration," he said.
He said the government is re-igniting the anti-corruption war actors, and re-establishing the Multi-Agency Team Against Corruption (MAT).
Koskei urged KEBS to review ‘standardisation’ criteria used to disqualify and discourage young hustlers from establishing manufacturing and cottage industries.
"These industries are meant to provide increased employment opportunities for the hustler nation and provide additional tax revenue, which will then be committed to the task of nation-building," he said.
Koskei also asked the organisation to sensitise and engage entrepreneurs on the importance of adhering to set standards.
He called on government institutions to stop outsourcing services that their employees can discharge.
"We cannot be an institution that is always looking for opportunities to loot from government," he said.
