Mudavadi Urges Reform of Global Institutions to Strengthen Public Trust
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for greater accountability and inclusive governance at the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi.
In Brief
- •Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for greater accountability and inclusive governance at the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi.
- •He highlighted a decline in public confidence in science, noting Wellcome Global Monitor data showing trust fell from 42% in 2018 to 37% in 2025.
- •Afrobarometer research linked higher trust in presidents and ruling parties to reduced support for accountability mechanisms such as parliamentary oversight and media scrutiny.
- •Mudavadi urged the summit to move beyond statements to a concrete framework for rebuilding trust, including clear commitments and a tracking mechanism.
- •He singled out Africa’s lack of a permanent UN Security Council seat as a legitimacy issue that could erode confidence in the United Nations.
Why It Matters
Public trust is described as an economic asset that lowers barriers to business and cooperation; without it, institutions risk prioritizing profit over ethical conduct. Mudavadi’s remarks underscore that fragile trust can undermine the foundations of institutions, economic growth, and collective futures, especially in a globalized world facing cross‑border challenges such as climate change, public health, and security.
Key Details
- Event
- Global Trust Summit
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Date
- 2026-10-22
- Trust in Science 2018
- 42%
- Trust in Science 2025
- 37%
- Afrobarometer Nations Surveyed
- 37
Context & Background
The Global Trust Summit convened leaders and experts to discuss strategies for restoring confidence in institutions worldwide, a theme echoed by Mudavadi’s address.
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