Public Service Commission Stories

Former Nyeri DG Karugu, ex-NMS health boss Oluga among 14 Ruto nominees to PSs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

The nominees will undergo vetting by the respective National Assembly committees before their formal appointment.

PSC report exposes salary crisis in government institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

A report by the Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that 2,078 workers missed out on Sh2.49 billion in salaries, with 2,066 of them not recei...

Government officials given April 4 deadline to submit performance reports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 18, 2025

The reports ensure that public officials and institutions are held accountable for their performance. They also provide a structured assessment of whe...

Kenya Power workers top list of public employees taking most emergency leave days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The electricity distributor defended the numbers, attributing them to its large workforce of approximately 10,500 employees.

State House among institutions hiring more staff without need assessment - Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The creation of offices without workload analysis contravenes legal requirements mandating that such expansions be based on comprehensive plans.

PSC flags over 2,000 government workers paid off-system in payroll breach
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

The review shows that only 411 of the affected employees were listed in the official staff biodata, contrary to public service regulations.

PSC, SRC lock horns over authority to determine public service pay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

In its 2023/24 annual report, the PSC accuses the SRC of overstepping its role by advising public institutions directly on pay structures, bypassing t...

Retirement age rule doesn't apply to PS positions, says PSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

The recruitment process sparked debate after critics pointed out that some shortlisted individuals had surpassed the mandatory retirement age of 60, c...

PSC report exposes gender bias in Kenyan government agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The law mandates that no more than two-thirds of workers in any government body should be of the same gender.

Kenya Power, Kenya Railways lead in public sector hiring of casual workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The PSC has urged public institutions to comply with a ruling from the Labour court, which mandates the use of contracted service providers instead of...

Public sector salary arrears hit Sh2.49 billion, Egerton University hardest hit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The failure to pay workers highlighted ongoing financial difficulties in many public institutions.

Huduma centres, lands offices, and county hospitals top list of corrupt public institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

The Ministry of Lands emerged the most corrupt institution, with 27.9 per cent of respondents reporting bribery.

Over 30 civil servants face probe over suspicious increases in their assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The revelations come as thousands of public servants failed to comply with mandatory wealth declaration regulations.

Government faces rising legal costs as lawsuits claims against state hit Sh44 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

The number of civil suits filed against public institutions also saw a significant rise, up by 44.9 per cent from 4,185 cases in the previous year to...

Newly appointed PSC commissioners face court battle over appointment legality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye directed that the commissioners, Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor and Parliament be served with the court documents.

Over 400 civil servants fired for using fake academic certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

The PSC's Annual Compliance Report for the Financial Year 2023-2024 revealed that these 449 workers made up 52.3 per cent of all employees identified...

MPs cut short long recess to consider reports on President Ruto's Cabinet, PSC nominees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Wetang'ula directed MPs to gather in the chamber on Thursday at 3 pm to discuss the draft report and make conclusions.

Head of Government Delivery Services Peter Mbae resigns amid unresolved issues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

He lamented that despite raising several issues to Koskei, they have yet to be addressed, preventing him from effectively carrying out his duties.

Former IEBC commissioner Boya Molu among eight nominees being vetted for PSC jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The PSC plays a critical role in managing Kenya's civil service, and the vetting of the nominees is an essential step in ensuring its effective operat...

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