In a major recognition that has set the benchmark for government performance, the Ministry of Defence has been named the **Best Performing Ministry** under the 2024/2025 Performance Contracting Evaluation. The prestigious award highlights the ministry’s outstanding commitment to efficiency, accountability, and results-driven service delivery — qualities rarely celebrated loudly in Kenya’s public sector. Defence Cabinet Secretary **Soipan Tuya** received the award alongside Principal Secretary for Defence **Dr. Patrick Mariru** and other senior officials. The recognition places the Ministry of Defence at the top of a competitive field of government ministries, all evaluated on how well they delivered on their contracted national targets. For Kenyans who have long questioned whether taxpayer money is being used effectively, this award signals that some arms of government are genuinely stepping up. Performance contracting in Kenya was designed to create a culture of accountability and measurable output — and this result suggests the system is working, at least in some quarters. The big question now is whether other ministries will take note and raise their game, or whether this remains an isolated highlight in an otherwise patchy government performance landscape. Either way, the Defence Ministry has set a standard that demands attention. Stay informed at https://nexvault254.com
