Government Spokesperson Highlights Kenya Kwanza Progress Under Bottom-Up Agenda

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Grace Mwende

Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura has outlined key milestones achieved under the Kenya Kwanza administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), during a county tour in Mombasa for the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year.

Speaking on Monday, Mwaura emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza government's core objective remains to ensure equitable political and socio-economic development across the country, with deliberate investments aimed at uplifting vulnerable groups and stimulating inclusive growth.

“The Government has initiated several projects and programs targeting poverty reduction, job creation, and regional equity,” said Mwaura.

Mwaura highlighted the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme as a key component of social protection under BETA, supporting older persons aged 70 and above, orphans, vulnerable children, and persons living with severe disabilities. Each beneficiary receives KSh 2,000 per month, a move aimed at shielding the most vulnerable from life’s hardships.

He reported that agriculture, the backbone of BETA, showed strong performance, growing by 4.6% in 2024 according to the 2025 Economic Survey. This sector, which includes forestry and fishing, led the economy in growth last year.

Trade also posted positive figures, with the volume of merchandise trade rising to KSh 3.8 trillion in 2024—an increase of 5.5% from the previous year. Export earnings jumped by 10.4%, while import expenditure grew by 3.6%.

Tourism recorded a significant rebound, with international arrivals increasing by 14.7% to 2.39 million visitors in 2024. Hotel bed-night occupancy surged by 18.9%, and a total of 999 international and 11,225 local conferences were held during the year. The number of accredited hotels also grew, with 289 gold-rated, 317 silver-rated, and 298 bronze-rated facilities recorded nationwide.

On education, Mwaura reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing recommendations by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER). Key reforms include rationalizing learning areas under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to eliminate content overload and align learning outcomes with national development goals.

“We are committed to delivering a responsive, inclusive, and skills-based education system that prepares learners for the 21st century,” he said.

The government spokesperson concluded by reiterating that BETA remains central to Kenya Kwanza’s pledge of building a fairer, more prosperous society from the grassroots up.

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