Jane Imbunya

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

Public Service Principal Secretary who leads gender equality and inclusive governance initiatives, recently recognized at East Africa Superwoman Awards.

2026-05-012026-10-18

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July 2026
6 JulCitizen 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
June 2026
24 JunThe 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
May 2026
31 MayThe 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
19 MayThe 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
13 MayThe 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
5 MayThe 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
1 MayThe 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

Quaker church governance dispute closes sanctuary for eight months

The News

Leadership wrangles at the Friends Church (Quakers) under the Nairobi Yearly Meeting have escalated into a dispute over governance, financial control, and congregations' autonomy, with Friends International Centre in Nairobi closed for eight months and congregants locked out. The dispute centres on whether FIC has authority to recruit and pay its pastors directly or whether all clergy should be employed and managed by the NYM secretariat.

14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

Quaker church governance dispute closes sanctuary for eight months
Leadership wrangles at the Friends Church (Quakers) under the Nairobi Yearly Meeting have escalated into a dispute over governance, financial control, and congregations' autonomy, with Friends International Centre in Nairobi closed for eight months and congregants locked out. The dispute centres on whether FIC has authority to recruit and pay its pastors directly or whether all clergy should be employed and managed by the NYM secretariat.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 11 October

Government pledges support for special needs learners
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi reaffirmed the government's commitment to inclusive education for learners with special needs, laying the foundation stone for a Sh9 million girls' dormitory at Kaimosi Comprehensive Special School to accommodate 166 learners and improve living conditions.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 19 September

Clinical officers sustain 60-day strike in 15 counties over CBA
Clinical officers have continued their strike, which began July 20, in 15 counties whose governors have not signed and implemented the Collective Bargaining Agreement. According to Kenya Union of Clinical Officers secretary general George Gibore, 38 counties have now signed the CBA (up from 11 at the strike's start), but eight counties—Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Uasin Gishu, Lamu, and Baringo—have not, and the union blames county employers for breaching Labour Relations Act timelines.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

Government integrates academic verification systems to curb fake credentials
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.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 27 July

Government commits to inclusive education for learners with disabilities
The Public Service Principal Secretary reaffirmed the government's commitment to inclusive education and equal access for learners with disabilities, while calling on parents, teachers and stakeholders to support special needs education despite ongoing challenges including discrimination and stigma.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

Mudavadi assures Kenyans of free and peaceful 2027 elections
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans of free, fair and credible elections on Tuesday August 10, 2027, dismissing opposition claims that elections will not be peaceful and calling those spreading such messages "enemies of democracy."
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

SRC approves phase II salary review, teachers see widest adjustments
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has approved Phase II of the Fourth Remuneration Review Cycle for civil servants in the National Government, effective July 1, 2026. Teachers are set to benefit most, with salary adjustments across entry-level primary school teachers to chief principals, after the commission considered inflation, wage bill sustainability, labour productivity, and the need to attract and retain skilled personnel.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

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

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 →
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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →