[2] He furthered his academic career by obtaining a candidate of sciences in law, focusing his dissertation on "Organizational and Legal Problems of Prevention of Administrative Delinquency of Minors in the Republic of Kazakhstan".

[15][16] Throughout Bektenov's leadership, Antikor pursued high-profile corruption cases, including that of Medet Qumarğaliev, the ex-General Director of Operator ÖKM LLP, who was accused of embezzling over 20 billion tenge by inflating vehicle recycling costs from 2016 to 2021.

[20][21] In December 2022, Bektenov met with Charles Duchaine, the director of the French Anti-Corruption Agency [fr], in Paris, where they signed a memorandum of cooperation, aimed at preventing and combating corruption.

[24] External analyses of corruption risks in the quasi-public sector, such as Samruk-Kazyna and Kazakhstan Temir Joly, were conducted,[25][26] leading to the identification of violations and the initiation of criminal cases.

Additionally, Bektenov facilitated the government's ability to independently adopt and adjust socioeconomic concepts and regional development plans, reducing the need for constant approval from the executive branch.

[40] Following the parliamentary approval, Bektenov, in an address to deputies, pledged to prioritize national businesses over foreign interests, especially in agriculture, while improving infrastructure and cutting unnecessary costs.

[41] Shortly upon assuming office, Bektenov, at the following cabinet meeting, proclaimed that his premiership would be a "government of decisive action" to enhance growth rates, diversify the economy, attract investment, and address challenges.

He has three children,[46] but the names of his family members are unknown, which, as writer Vadim Boreiko remarks, is unusual, and shows how secretive officials under Tokayev are.

Activist Sanjar Boqaev, and writer Vadim Boreiko, remarked that there really are parallels between the careers of the two, but they did not find sufficient enough information to confirm, nor deny the accusation.