… Patrick Mariru and the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Personnel and Logistics Major General Peter Limo from President William Ruto during the inaugural National Productivity and Performance Conference held at the Kenya School of Government. …
… Speaking on Friday during the National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi, the President said the country must remain committed to order, productivity, and national development even as citizens exercise their democratic freedoms. …
… The institution received the prestigious award during the conference held at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi, where public institutions were honoured for demonstrating excellence in productivity, innovation and service delivery. …
… or the Best Ministry in Performance Contracting, and the Ministry of Co-operative and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, named the Most Improved Ministry.The award was presented during the official closing ceremony held today at the Kenya School of Government …
… While presiding over the event at the Kenya School of Government, President William Ruto said for too long, the public service had focused on the wrong metrics that counted hours at the desk instead of value at the door.“We rewarded the officer who stayed late, not the office tha …
… omotion at work is based on demonstrated results, never on mere longevity, Ruto said his administration is investing in human capital to transform the culture of service.Ruto spoke at the inaugural National Productivity and Performance Conference at the Kenya School of Government …
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya School of Government (KSG) and industrialist and philanthropist Manu Chandaria have signed an agreement to establish an institution in honour of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga. …
… He said the ministry is investing in human capital development through leadership and professional training programmes at the Kenya School of Government, while supporting accreditation and certification of human resource practitioners through the Institute of Human Resource Manag …
… According to the commission, the recruitment process included psychometric assessments and oral interviews conducted at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete, on May 14, 2026. …
NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – The Nairobi County Government has begun the induction of its new Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board at the Kenya School of Government, marking a renewed drive to restore order and strengthen regulation in the liquor sector. …
The Odinga family has established a National Steering Committee to coordinate a week-long programme of activities marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, scheduled for October 10 to 17. The celebrations will bring together Kenyans from different communities and institutions to commemorate Raila's life and legacy, and will include academic, religious and public activities.
The Odinga family has established a National Steering Committee to coordinate a week-long programme of activities marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, scheduled for October 10 to 17. The celebrations will bring together Kenyans from different communities and institutions to commemorate Raila's life and legacy, and will include academic, religious and public activities.
Organisers of events marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death have said the celebrations are intended to bring together Kenyans across political, religious and ethnic divides, but warned that those intent on causing disruption will not be invited to participate.
The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death will be marked with national commemorative events, including the launch of a democracy centre at the University of Nairobi and the establishment of the Raila Odinga Regional Leadership Academy at the Kenya School of Government, designated as a centre of excellence for governance and public administration studies. Mama Ida Odinga said the family welcomed the institutional initiatives in his memory.
Ida Odinga announced that Prof Adams Oloo will lead a national steering committee to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from October 10–17, with activities framed around celebrating his life and legacy rather than his death.
The National Youth Council has launched its voter registration and candidate nomination portal ahead of elections scheduled for October 9 to 30, 2026, the first in 14 years. The government is adopting a whole-of-government approach to mobilise young people across the country and encourage participation in decision-making.
Kenya is advancing land reforms including title deed issuance and digitization to unlock economic value, but citizens report delayed titles, poor demarcation, corruption and unresolved disputes that expose communities to insecurity and displacement. The National Land Commission says development must be guided by proper planning, secure land rights and fairness to communities.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have resolved to conduct joint capacity-building programmes for investigators and prosecutors to strengthen collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases following a strategic meeting at the Kenya School of Government.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have renewed their commitment to closer collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases following a high-level strategic meeting.
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.
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.
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.
The Interior Principal Secretary has dismissed allegations linking the government to recent disappearances of activists, defending the police and stating that enforced disappearances are not part of its security policy. He challenged those making allegations to provide evidence, insisting such incidents were more common under the previous administration.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo warned National Government Administration Officers that the government will no longer tolerate alcohol and drug abuse among administrators. He said officers struggling with addiction would be supported through rehabilitation, but persistent offenders would be reassigned to lighter duties instead of remaining in sensitive leadership positions.
Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya has completed her first 100 days in office, implementing reforms to improve service delivery and accountability. Key achievements include stabilizing the government payroll system (averting approximately Sh6.2 billion in wastage), securing Sh1.5 billion in scholarships for public servants through international partnerships, and establishing AI laboratories and training modules at the Kenya School of Government.
As Kenya prepared for the second commemoration of victims from the June 25, 2024 protests, survivors planned nationwide candlelighting ceremonies to honour the fallen. President Ruto cautioned against chaos and destruction of property during the anniversary, stating that Kenya believes in order and the rule of law.
Kenyans plan to hold a second commemoration of June 25, 2024 protest victims with nationwide candlelighting ceremonies on Thursday. President Ruto has cautioned against chaos, property destruction, or disruption of services during the anniversary.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has assured Kenyans of adequate security ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations, saying security agencies have put in place sufficient measures to maintain law and order while safeguarding constitutional rights. Lagat urged youth not to allow themselves to be used to disrupt peace and said security agencies are intensifying operations against criminal groups that infiltrate demonstrations.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for a cultural shift in the public service at the National Productivity and Competitiveness Conference 2026, urging leaders and citizens to reject mediocrity, low productivity and underperformance, and warning against normalising low productivity and rewarding underperformance.
The Ministry of Defence was ranked the best-performing ministry in the 2024/2025 Performance Contracting Evaluation, recognised for improvements in institutional efficiency, accountability, service delivery and implementation of results-based management. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya received the award from President William Ruto at the inaugural National Productivity and Performance Conference.
President Ruto cautioned against chaos, property destruction, or disruption of essential services ahead of next week's anniversary of June 25 anti-government protests, saying the country must maintain order while protecting citizens' democratic rights to petition and protest.
The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has been recognized at the National Productivity and Competitiveness Conference and Awards for outstanding performance and commitment to quality service delivery. The director attributed the achievement to staff dedication and the institute's focus on promoting inclusive education and support services for learners with disabilities.
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has been awarded the most productive State Corporation at the inaugural National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026, maintaining Excellent Productivity ratings with a Productivity Index of 4.746 in FY 2024/2025. President William Ruto presented the award at Kenya School of Government in recognition of KICD's exceptional productivity, innovation, and operational efficiency.
The Ministry of Defence has been recognized as the best performing ministry under the 2024/2025 performance contracting evaluation. President William Ruto said the public service will now reward results and impact rather than attendance and routine.
President William Ruto said his administration is reengineering performance management to measure results rather than activity, and pledged to reward performers while sanctioning nonperformers. He tasked the Public Service Commission to ensure constitutional values become the standard of public service, and said advancement must be based on demonstrated results rather than longevity.
The Kenya School of Government and philanthropist Manu Chandaria have signed an agreement to establish the Raila Odinga and Chandaria Regional Centre for Innovation, Leadership and Governance, which will serve as a regional hub to preserve and advance the leadership values associated with the late former Prime Minister's public life.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku called for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector and development partners to build a competitive and inclusive economy that empowers women, youth and underserved groups, speaking at the third Africa Women Transformative Summit in Nairobi.
The Commission on Revenue Allocation has appointed Roble Said Nuno as its new Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer following a competitive recruitment process that included psychometric assessments and oral interviews. The commission stated that Nuno will leverage his experience in public financial management and leadership to steer the commission's operations.
The Nairobi County Government has inducted a new Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board to strengthen regulation of the liquor sector and address challenges including illegal outlets, underage drinking, and unregulated businesses in residential areas. The board comprises representatives from the Regional Commissioner's office, National Police Service divisions, Public Health, and NACADA.