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Jane Imbunya

Also known as: Dr Jane Imbunya · Public Service Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya · Dr. Jane Imbunya · Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Imbunya

Public Service Principal Secretary leading governance reforms on gender equality and women's participation in public service leadership.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    In a circular signed by Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr Jane Imbunya, all PSSF members are expected to update their personal information and beneficiary details through the PSSF Member Self-Service Portal or the PSSF Mobile Application.

    Why public servants have less than a month to update pension records
  3. Capital News

    Among senior government officials who attended the ceremony were Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Public Service Principal Secretary Dr Jane Imbunya, Kisumu Governor Prof.

    432 Assistant County Commissioners Graduate as Government Pushes AI Skills Across Public Service
  4. Citizen Digital

    Jane Imbunya, Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, KSG Chairperson Justice (Rtd.) Charles Nyachae, and Director General Prof.

    432 Assistant County Commissioners graduate as KSG marks 100 years
  5. Citizen Digital

    Jane Imbunya, Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, KSG Chairperson Justice (Rtd.) Charles Nyachae, and Director General Prof.

    432 Assistant County Commissioners graduate as KSG marks 100 years
  6. June 2026
  7. The Standard

    Principal Secretary for Public Service and Social Capital Jane Imbunya urged widows to stand up for their rights and resist attempts by relatives to dispossess them of property.“Fight for your rights.

    Widows call for legal reforms to protect inheritance
  8. May 2026
  9. The Standard

    They called for an end to harmful beliefs and practices that fuel sexual violence.Public Service Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya assured the bereaved family that investigations into the girl's death were ongoing and pledged that justice would be served without interference.

    Leaders condemn rising GBV cases as Vihiga girl laid to rest
  10. The Standard

    Jane Imbunya has been named East Africa’s Emerging Women Icon for Transformative Women Empowerment Leadership.

    Dr. Imbunya feted as East Africa's emerging women icon
  11. The Standard

    onal Assembly Departmental Committee on Labour chaired by Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga, as the committee reviewed the budget estimates for the upcoming financial year.Speaking before the committee, Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr Jane Imbunya

    Underfunding exerts pressure on labour sector and public service programmes
  12. The Standard

    Public Service and Human Capital Development Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya has clarified and a robbery incident happened in Kisumu involving a car assigned to her pool.

    It was not my car, PS Imbunya says after Kisumu theft incident
  13. The Standard

    The driver and cameraman attached to Public Service and Human Capital Development Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya have recorded statements in connection with a vandalism incident targeting her official car, which was parked outside a lodging in Kisumu.

    Thieves break into PS Imbunya's car parked at a Kisumu guest house
Society

Public servants ordered to update pension records by August 2026

The News

The government has directed all public servants to update their personal information and beneficiary details with the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) by August 14, 2026, through an online portal or mobile application. The update exercise, targeting 529,635 members, is part of pension modernisation efforts supported by a new digital Pension Administration System.

18 July 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Public servants ordered to update pension records by August 2026

    The government has directed all public servants to update their personal information and beneficiary details with the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) by August 14, 2026, through an online portal or mobile application. The update exercise, targeting 529,635 members, is part of pension modernisation efforts supported by a new digital Pension Administration System.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Kenya School of Government integrates AI skills in civil service training

    The Kenya School of Government graduated 432 Assistant County Commissioners and celebrated its centenary by launching a push to equip public servants with AI skills as part of efforts to position Kenya as a continental leader in digital governance.

    6 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. 432 Assistant County Commissioners graduate as KSG marks centenary

    A total of 432 Assistant County Commissioners graduated with Diplomas in Public Administration as the Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary. The ceremony also coincided with the induction of 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners, with Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku calling on public servants to embrace artificial intelligence to improve efficiency.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. 432 Assistant County Commissioners graduate at KSG's centenary

    The Kenya School of Government marked its 100th anniversary with the graduation of 432 Assistant County Commissioners holding Diplomas in Public Administration, while 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners were inducted. The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service urged public servants to embrace Artificial Intelligence for improved efficiency and modern governance.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Widows demand legal reforms for inheritance and property protection

    Widows called for urgent legal reforms to protect inheritance and property rights during International Day of Widows commemorations in Nairobi, while seeking stronger government support to address discrimination and economic hardship. Hope International President Beatrice Musindai urged lawmakers to amend existing laws to safeguard widows' interests, particularly on inheritance and property ownership.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Leaders condemn rising gender-based violence at girl's burial

    Government officials and leaders have expressed concern over rising gender-based violence cases in Kenya, speaking during the burial of a 14-year-old Vihiga County pupil. The Public Service Principal Secretary pledged that investigations into the girl's death are ongoing and assured that perpetrators would be pursued without fear or favour.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Dr. Jane Imbunya named East Africa's Emerging Women Icon

    Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Imbunya has been recognised at the East Africa Superwoman Awards for Transformative Women Empowerment Leadership. The award recognises her work on inclusive governance, gender equality and reforms aimed at strengthening human capital development and women's participation in public service leadership.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Labour and public service agencies seek more funds for 2026/27

    Ministries and agencies under the Departmental Committee on Labour have appealed to Parliament for additional funding in the 2026/27 financial year, warning that current budget allocations are insufficient to sustain critical programmes. The State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development reported a Sh11 billion shortfall between its allocation of Sh13.563 billion and its requirement of Sh25.45 billion.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 5 May

  1. PS Imbunya clarifies official vehicle theft in Kisumu

    Public Service and Human Capital Development Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya has clarified that a robbery incident in Kisumu involved an official vehicle assigned to her media team, which was broken into and had gadgets stolen while parked on the eve of Labour Day.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Three thieves steal camera from PS Imbunya's car in Kisumu

    Three thieves broke into an official Isuzu D-Max vehicle belonging to Public Service and Human Capital Development Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya on Tuesday night while parked outside Kingdom Guest House in Kisumu, stealing a camera worth about Sh400,000.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

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