Public Service Commission Stories

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...

President Ruto nominates eight to fill upcoming vacancies at PSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The nominees include Mary Wanjira Kimonye, who has been nominated for the position of vice-chairperson.

PSC warns public over fake internship placements offered by imposter
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

According to the Commission, the individual, who has been using a phone number, has been reaching out to potential interns, promising them opportuniti...

Kenya to form complaints board to hold NIS accountable for its actions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The secrecy surrounding NIS operations has made it difficult to hold the agency accountable to the public, according to the Centre for Human Rights an...

New Bill seeks to prevent job losses in public sector amid civil service downsizing plans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The Public Service Human Resources Management Bill 2024, proposes redeployment or retraining for employees whose roles become redundant.

State House vs PSC: New Bill seeks to shift control of Kenya's public service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The situation is becoming increasingly complex as the Public Service Commission has long been the central body for staffing decisions across all publi...

Changes loom in government as PSC announces recruitment of principal secretaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

Muchiri said the names of all applicants and those shortlisted will be published in the print media after the closure of the advert.

Senate gives PSC one year to address ethnic gaps in government jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2024

The report recommends that state agencies explore diverse job advertisement methods to promote inclusivity in hiring practices.

Former IEBC boss Issack Hassan among eight shortlisted for IPOA chair position
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

The recruitment process is in accordance with Sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, 2011.

Nepotism in state jobs to attract Sh1 million fine
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2024

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

PSC orders immediate release of Beatrice Mathenge from Registrar of Trade Unions post
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2024

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 Justi...

Cabinet Secretaries given until Thursday to halve number of advisers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2024

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...

CS Kuria asks Public Service Commission to suspend recruitment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2024

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 F...

Paul Famba appointed new Public Service Commission CEO
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 05, 2024

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
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 11, 2024

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

Education ministry opens applications for 2,000 TVET jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2024

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

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