This archive report was first published on 28 October 2021.
As Kenya County Government Workers Union Deputy Secretary General Dr John Ndunda pointed out in Nairobi, county public service boards must follow the County Governments Act, 2012, to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
The Act, which was enacted in 2012, stipulates the functions and powers of county public service boards, including establishing and abolishing offices in the county public service.
Dr Ndunda emphasized that the law is clear and explicit, directing what the Boards are supposed to do. He urged all public service boards in the county governments to read the law properly, as it has clear provisions on what should be done by the Boards.
According to Dr Ndunda, county public service boards have the power to appoint persons to hold or act in offices in the county governments, including the Boards of cities and urban areas within a county, and to confirm appointments.
He noted that the Boards also have the responsibility to advise county governments on human resource management and development, as mandated by Section 59 (1) (h) of the Act.
Dr Ndunda called upon workers in the county governments to increase their productivity and collect more revenue to sustain service delivery and their welfare. He also urged the Boards to listen to the employees, saying some had worked for up to 30 years or more in one scale, especially those in the lower job groups.
He emphasized that the Union wants the Boards to carry out all processes fairly in accordance with the law, and that employees should not raise grievances regarding recruitment or promotions.
Dr Ndunda also mentioned that the Union has agreed with the county executive and the Board to embark on negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on October 26, 2021.
Published on October 28, 2021, at 4:40 PM.
