Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) now wants the Government to only do business with companies that have adopted code of ethics.
Introduction of technology in business especially in Public E Procurement as well as the anti-bribery act that was enacted in 2015 are some of the celebrated milestones in promoting integrity hence fighting corruption.
“For every tax we pay, we want as much value as possible because we get very little value from the taxes we’ve been paying. whether in county or national governments, we want to deliver more value of the taxes,” Said KEPSA's Head of Policy Research and Analysis Victor Ogalo.
Ogalo spoke during the launch of Business Ethics and Integrity training organized by KEPSA in partnership with Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) at a hotel in Athi River, Machakos County on Thursday.
All private businesses will be forced to adopt code of conduct to enhance best practices among the work forces majorly in procurement, finance and ware house departments.
At least 14 African countries were represented in the workshop; including: Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbambwe, Kenya and Uganda.
Nigeria’s Soji Apampa, The convention on Business Integrity CEO said in order to avoid backlash, the businesses have to be part of the solution through incorporating their employees.