#Kivutha Kibwana

Monday, 2 November

Kenya

Kibwana urges institutions to make accountability part of daily work

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana called for stronger accountability and ethical leadership at the 15th Champions of Governance Awards in Nairobi. The Institute of Certified Secretaries honoured organisations, including KEBS, for their governance.

Institutions must make accountability part of their daily operations, Prof Kivutha Kibwana said. They should also assess the integrity of their leaders, The Standard reported. Kibwana, Chancellor of International Leadership University-Kenya, spoke on October 30 at the 15th Champions of Governance Awards gala dinner in Nairobi. The former Makueni Governor said organisations should consider individual character, including that of employees, when judging performance. Character should also count when deciding who is fit for responsibility, he said. He called for stronger institutional accountability and ethical leadership. Kibwana urged the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) and its partners to strengthen institutions' capacity to serve. He said they should "make accountability practical". ICS used the annual event to recognise organisations and individuals for their governance…

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