Nepotism in state jobs to attract Sh1 million fine
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-02 12:58:21

Nepotism in state jobs to attract Sh1 million fine

The proposed changes aim to give the Office of the Auditor-General more powers, including the authority to oversee human resource audits within the public sector.

PSC orders immediate release of Beatrice Mathenge from Registrar of Trade Unions post
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-08-18 15:53:46

PSC orders immediate release of Beatrice Mathenge from Registrar of Trade Unions post

Mathenge, whose tenure was nullified by a court ruling on November 3, 2023, is to return to the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice for redeployment.

Cabinet Secretaries given until Thursday to halve number of advisers
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-10 17:04:13

Cabinet Secretaries given until Thursday to halve number of advisers

This follows President Ruto's directive to reduce the number of advisors in government by 50 per cent, to ensure that taxpayer sacrifices are met with increased accountability and transparency within the institutions.

CS Kuria asks Public Service Commission to suspend recruitment
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-04 22:29:50

CS Kuria asks Public Service Commission to suspend recruitment

The letter dated July 3, 2024, was addressed to PSC chairperson Anthony Muchiri and copied to Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung'u and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.

Paul Famba appointed new Public Service Commission CEO
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-05 16:51:13

Paul Famba appointed new Public Service Commission CEO

Famba will be replacing Simon Rotich whose tenure comes to an end in July this year, after serving in the position since August 2019.

Marsabit County officer scoops prestigious African governance award
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-11 12:41:08

Marsabit County officer scoops prestigious African governance award

To receive the award, there was a rigorous nomination process that involved public nomination, research consultancy, and assessment by experts from an international awards selection jury.

Education ministry opens applications for 2,000 TVET jobs
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-05 16:05:30

Education ministry opens applications for 2,000 TVET jobs

Following the recruitment, some 1,313 degree and higher diploma holders, and 687 diploma holders will be posted to all 47 counties.

City resident petitions court to scrap retirement age
  • Author: Joseph Ndunda
  • Date: 2024-02-19 18:46:09

City resident petitions court to scrap retirement age

Charles Chege wants the court to declare the requirement in both the private and public sectors unlawful to allow those able and willing to work till they die or become senile.

Over 2,000 public officers secured jobs using fake papers - PSC
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-13 16:51:53

Over 2,000 public officers secured jobs using fake papers - PSC

EACC noted that the law mandates them to recover all salaries and benefits earned by officers with fake academic qualifications.

Somali community grossly underrepresented in public service: PSC
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-01-23 19:29:18

Somali community grossly underrepresented in public service: PSC

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has once again thrust the issue of ethnic imbalances in Kenya's public service into the spotlight.

PSC report reveals over 19,000 ghost workers on government payroll
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-01-22 08:51:21

PSC report reveals over 19,000 ghost workers on government payroll

Report indicates various government agencies and departments harboured unauthorised employees, surpassing the approved staffing levels.

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