CS Kinyanjui Urges MITI State Corporations to Align with Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda
The Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), Lee Kinyanjui, has called on all State Corporations under the Ministry to align their institutional mandates with the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Speaking in Naivasha during a high-level Strategic Leadership Workshop that brought together Principal Secretaries, Chairpersons of Boards, Chief Executive Officers of State Corporations, Directors, and Heads of Departments, CS Kinyanjui emphasized MITI’s central role in driving inclusive economic growth.
He noted that the Ministry plays a critical role in accelerating industrialization, strengthening trade competitiveness, and promoting investment in the country, and stressed the need for State Corporations to align with national development goals.
“It remains our responsibility to create a conducive environment for business, enhance competitiveness, and ensure that trade and industry remain central drivers of economic growth, job creation, and national prosperity,” the CS said.
CS Kinyanjui added that State Corporations must move beyond policy formulation and focus on translating strategies into measurable economic impact.
“This workshop is intended to strengthen strategic alignment across our institutions, enhance leadership accountability, and ensure that every State Corporation and Department clearly understands its role in delivering national economic priorities,” he stated.
On trade development, the CS reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to expanding export markets, promoting regional and global integration, and supporting local producers to compete effectively.
“Kenya continues to strengthen market access through key trade agreements, including the Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the Kenya–UK EPA, and the Kenya–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Regionally, Kenya is leveraging the EAC, COMESA, AfCFTA, and the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) frameworks to deepen intra-African trade, industrialization, and the development of regional value chains,” he said.
The CS also underscored the importance of strategic communication, institutional integrity, and accountability as cross-cutting functions necessary to build public trust and enhance institutional impact.
“Let us move beyond policy discussions to disciplined implementation, continuous monitoring, and collective ownership of results. Together, through focused leadership and coordinated action, we will build a resilient, competitive and investment-driven economy that delivers sustainable prosperity,” he added.
Speaking at the same forum, Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam stressed the importance of synergy among State Corporations and departments to ensure unified planning, execution, and delivery of results.
“It remains important for State Corporations within the Ministry to work together to promote efficiency,” said PS Ombam.