Also known as: Head of Public Service Felix Koskei · Mr Koskei · Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei · State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei · State House Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei
Felix Koskei — Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, involved in state vehicle tracking reforms and central figure in ongoing disputes over parastatal CEO appointments.
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Citizen Digital
… It is regrettable and our people must reject such leaders.” He was accompanied by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and host Governor Stephen Sang among other notable national and county leaders.
We shall do everything democratically to secure Ruto’s win: MudavadiCitizen Digital
… The reforms follow a meeting chaired by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, bringing together representatives from the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary and security agencies to review the operational protocols governing government vehicles. …
Gov't vehicles to be fitted with tracking system to curb misuseCapital News
… Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the reforms are anchored on the Government Vehicle Management System (GVMS), a centralized digital platform that will provide real-time monitoring of every government vehicle, its authorized driver, fuel consumption, mileage and maintenanc …
Government to digitally track all official vehicles in crackdown on misuseThe Standard
… Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Wednesday said the move will also be one of the austerity measures to save taxpayers billions of shillings spent on office rent. …
Government to reorganise State offices in bid to cut costs, improve public accessCitizen Digital
… His appointment was as a result of consultations between the Board, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, as well as Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. …
Kibias denies delaying recruitment process for KETRACO new CEOThe Standard
… This will address issues of access and affordability of fertiliser,” reads the Sector Plan for Agriculture prepared by then Devolution CS Anne Waiguru and her Agriculture counterpart Felix Koskei, under Vision 2030 second Medium Term Plan (MTP II). …
Why Vision 2030 missed Kenya's 10pc growth goalThe Standard
Barely days after the High Court declared his involvement in the recruitment of chief executives of State corporations unlawful, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has once again found himself at the centre of a fresh storm over the appointment of the Director …
Koskei in a spot over top official appointment despite court rulingThe Standard
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is under siege following a directive by President William Ruto through the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, that has stripped him of the role of intergovernmental coordination. …
Kindiki loses key intergovernmental role to Mudavadi in Ruto's shake-upThe Standard
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is under siege following a directive by President William Ruto through the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, that has stripped him of the role of intergovernmental coordination. …
Stripped: Why Kindiki has lost key intergovernmental role to Mudavadi in Ruto's shake-upThe Standard
… Head of Public Service Felix Koskei announced that Owino, who is the former spokesperson of the National Police Service, now transitions to the executive office of the President as the government’s spokesperson from his previous role at the National Communications Centre under th …
Charles Owino: State's new spokesperson faces an uphill credibility testPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said President William Ruto's campaign team is working to secure a petition-free victory in the 2027 General Election through the democratic will of the people, calling for large voter turnout and rejecting rigging and election misconduct.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said President William Ruto's campaign team is working to secure a petition-free victory in the 2027 General Election through the democratic will of the people, calling for large voter turnout and rejecting rigging and election misconduct.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government will fit all vehicles with tracking systems through a new Government Vehicle Management System (GVMS), a centralised digital platform providing real-time oversight of each vehicle's authorised driver, fuel consumption, mileage and maintenance history. The reforms follow a meeting led by the Head of Public Service to review operational protocols and enhance accountability across Ministries, Departments, Agencies and counties.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government announced sweeping reforms to manage its vehicle fleet, including mandatory real-time tracking for all official vehicles through a centralized Government Vehicle Management System (GVMS) to curb misuse of public assets and enhance accountability. The initiative follows a high-level consultative meeting among the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary and security agencies to address persistent challenges including misuse of government registration plates, poor fuel and mileage records, and inadequate accounting for donor-funded vehicles.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
The government plans to reorganise the location of state offices across the country to bring public services closer to citizens and reduce spending on office rent, according to Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias, the acting Managing Director of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, has denied allegations that he delayed the CEO recruitment process to continue serving in an acting capacity. Kibias attributed delays to circumstances from ongoing court proceedings that affected the Board's quorum and ability to complete the process within expected timelines.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's flagship economic development plan has failed to achieve its central promise of sustained double-digit annual growth, with sluggish expansion in agriculture and manufacturing sectors consistently holding back the economy. The country's highest growth rate since the vision's launch was 7.6 per cent in 2021.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Chief of Staff Felix Koskei is at the centre of a new controversy over the appointment of the Director General of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), days after a High Court ruled his involvement in recruiting chief executives of State corporations unlawful.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has removed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from the role of intergovernmental coordination through a directive by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, transferring the devolution department to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who will now serve as the link between devolved units and the national government.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has directed that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki lose the role of intergovernmental coordination, which will now be handled by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as the link between devolved units and national government.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson in the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his previous controversial remarks defending police actions during protests and his reputation as a combative defender of the police force.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Charles Owino has been appointed as the government's new spokesperson, transitioning from his role as former NPS spokesperson to the executive office of the President. His appointment has raised questions about his impartiality and transparent communication, given his controversial defence of police actions during protests and allegations of police brutality during his previous tenure.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Health Unions Caucus members begin daily street demonstrations across all 47 counties as their nationwide strike enters its third day, demanding conversion of UHC workers to permanent and pensionable terms, inclusion in July payroll, implementation of the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement, and signing of recognition agreements.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
Charles Owino, a former police spokesman, has been appointed Government Spokesperson as part of President Ruto's presidential nominations and redeployments within the Executive. Former Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura was reassigned to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Charles Owino, former National Police Service spokesperson, as Government Spokesperson, while Isaac Mwaura was redesignated to head the newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto promoted Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura to Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, while Charles Owino Wahong'o, redeployed from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, was appointed as the new Government Spokesperson. Ruto also made nominations to constitutional commissions and approved changes in senior executive ranks.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has quashed the appointments of four state corporation CEOs — Philip Kiptanui (MTRH), Agnes Kalekye (KBC), Joseph Kamau (Athi Water Works), and Abdalla Mohammed (KNSL) — ruling that Chief of Staff Felix Koskei unlawfully approved them in May 2024 without board authority, declaring the process illegal and unconstitutional.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Lower Sabor Irrigation Scheme in Moiben Constituency, with 280 acres under irrigation, is now operational and expected to generate about Ksh.70 million annually while directly benefiting more than 700 households and indirectly benefiting about 3,000 more people through agricultural value-chain opportunities.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The restoration of Kaptagat Forest ecosystem has been completed with the final 22-hectare grassland at Chebior planted, according to National Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo. The programme now shifts focus to protecting water catchments beyond the forest and expanding tree growing on farms.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three petitioners have moved to court seeking to have head of public service Felix Koskei declared unfit to hold public office.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, opened the 49th Annual Conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association in Mombasa and reaffirmed the government's commitment to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). He highlighted government investments in school infrastructure, noting that more than 23,000 classrooms have been constructed nationwide to support CBC implementation, and urged school administrators to strengthen guidance and counselling programmes.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has partnered with religious leaders in the North Rift region to fight drug and alcohol abuse. Nacada Board Chair Bishop Stephen Mairori cited a Presidential directive on drugs and noted that the Rift Valley recorded the highest number of illicit alcoholic brews seized in the country over the last two and a half years, with security agencies confiscating 493,073 litres of illicit alcohol in the region between January 2024 and May 2026.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
NACADA Board Chair Bishop Dr. Stephen Mairori, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, and religious leaders from the North Rift region have formed an alliance to dismantle drug and alcohol networks. The initiative will intensify crackdowns on illicit brew dens and expand treatment, counseling, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs for addicts.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has announced a partnership with religious leaders in the North Rift region to address rising cases of drug and alcohol abuse, particularly among young people, with discussions focused on concerns over illicit alcohol, narcotics, and school unrest.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto moved Principal Secretary Julius Bitok from the Education Ministry to the State Department for Tourism following criticism over his handling of student unrest that led to closures of over 200 schools. The reassignment has sparked debate about whether Bitok should have been dismissed rather than transferred, with critics citing his short and turbulent tenure and an earlier warning from the Majority Leader about his competence.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Educationist John Lekakeny Ololtuaa was named the new Principal Secretary for Basic Education on Tuesday, replacing Professor Julius Bitok, who was transferred to the Tourism docket, previously held by Ololtuaa. The changes were announced by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on behalf of President William Ruto.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has reassigned Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to the State Department for Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moved from Tourism to Basic Education, effective immediately.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has been reassigned to the State Department for Tourism, with John Lekakeny Ololtuaa taking over the Basic Education docket, according to a statement by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Ololtuaa assumes the education post amid recent school unrest that led to closures.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has reassigned Prof. Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moves from Tourism to the Basic Education docket. The changes take effect immediately amid ongoing school unrest and closures.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei convened a Principal Secretaries' Forum at Kenya AIST in Konza Technopolis to step up pressure on implementation of the government's transformation agenda before the financial year closes. The session reviewed progress across ministries on priority programmes including food security, national security, public health, government communication and investment promotion.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir Stadium held Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time, with President William Ruto arriving at 8:30am to crowds that exceeded the venue's 10,000-seat capacity. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew thousands of residents and visitors from early morning hours.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →