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 · Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service who chairs government initiatives on public service reform, rural development, and inter-governmental coordination.
Audio By VocalizeHead of Public Service Felix Koskei leads a consultative meeting between PSC, KNEC and Ministry of Education Move to Streamline Academic Papers Authentication at State House, Nairobi, September 17. …
… The developments come just weeks after Head of Public Service Felix Koskei issued a circular to Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and government entities raising concerns over weaknesses in government communication. …
Audio By VocalizeHead of Public Service Felix Koskei and Kipkelion East MP Joseph Cherorot have launched a vehement attack on those claiming that the proposed Sh8 billion Londiani Referral Hospital will be moved to Kericho town. …
… In her resignation letter to Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Wanjiru said she was ready to move on and “give my full attention to other work.” She gave 30 days’ notice and indicated she would leave the commission on August 31. …
… Head of Public Service Felix Koskei says traditional skills, knowledge and cultural products have significant economic potential if communities move beyond showcasing their heritage to commercially exploiting their skills and innovations. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 — Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called for deeper engagement with Kenyans at the grassroots as the government steps up efforts to communicate its development agenda. …
… Addressing the rising backlash while in Busia County over the weekend, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei came to the defence of the state officers, insisting they are not engaging in politics but merely accounting for the government's scorecards. …
The government has convened consultative meetings between the Public Service Commission, Kenya National Examinations Council, and the Ministry of Education to integrate systems for verifying academic qualifications presented during recruitment to the public service and positions of responsibility. The initiative aims to protect recruitment integrity and promote professionalism and competence.
The government has convened consultative meetings between the Public Service Commission, Kenya National Examinations Council, and the Ministry of Education to integrate systems for verifying academic qualifications presented during recruitment to the public service and positions of responsibility. The initiative aims to protect recruitment integrity and promote professionalism and competence.
The government is working to merge separate academic credential authentication systems into a single coordinated framework to prevent fraudsters from securing public sector jobs with fake qualifications. Officials from the Public Service Commission, Kenya National Examinations Council, and Ministry of Education met at State House to discuss integrating and streamlining verification processes to safeguard recruitment integrity.
Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has called on the Oral Health Association of Kenya to move beyond treating disease and become advocates for prevention and equity, warning that the oral health system faces challenges of rising preventable dental disease and uneven workforce deployment. OHAK has also raised concerns about increasing dental fluorosis cases, particularly in urban areas relying on borehole water.
President William Ruto's recent public remarks, including a directive that triggered anxiety among Burundian nationals and statements on tax thresholds for traders, have sparked confusion and forced government officials into damage-control mode.
Felix Koskei and MP Joseph Cherorot dismissed reports that the proposed Sh8 billion Londiani Referral Hospital would be moved to Kericho town, calling them politically motivated attempts to incite residents. They affirmed the government's commitment to building the hospital at its intended site in Londiani.
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, who leads the Kenya Moja party, has declared alignment with the opposition and invited Senator Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders to cooperate. Wanjiru, the former Starehe MP, announced her bid for Nairobi Governor on the K1 ticket during a Sunday service.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has challenged Kenyan communities to turn their cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge into profitable enterprises that create jobs and boost household incomes. Speaking at the Laikipia Cultural Tourism Festival, Koskei said traditional skills and cultural products have significant economic potential if communities move beyond showcasing heritage to commercially exploiting their innovations.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called for deeper engagement with Kenyans at the grassroots as the government steps up efforts to communicate its development agenda through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking after a meeting of the Jamii Imara Mashinani (JIM) initiative, Koskei said there is room for greater engagement to explain government programmes, listen to public concerns and demonstrate the impact of interventions.
Senior state officers in Western Kenya have shifted focus to campaigning for elective seats rather than implementing government development projects, with locals accusing them of using state resources for personal political gain and rendering the administration unpopular ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Two hundred households in Lugulu village, Butula Constituency have been connected to electricity following the commissioning of a rural electrification project by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation has allocated Ksh6.83 billion for electricity projects targeting about 93,000 households across four counties in Western Kenya.
Margaret Wanjiru, chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, has given 30-day notice of her resignation, saying she is ready to move on and focus on other engagements. Wanjiru served in the role for 20 months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.