This archive report was first published on 25 September 2019.
Kenya's public sector is set for a radical overhaul, with the government planning to spend over Sh40 billion to reorganize its bloated bureaucracy.
According to the Public Service Commission's (PSC) new strategic plan for 2019-2024, the commission will progressively fill vacant posts over the next four years, increasing its staff from 223 to 434 by the 2023/2024 financial year.
Speaking at the launch of the strategic plan in Nairobi on September 24, 2019, PSC Chairman Stephen Kirogo said the new plan aims to improve performance and cut out unethical behavior in the public sector.
"This strategic plan will promote values and ethical conduct, entrench a high performance culture through an effective citizen feedback relationship," Mr Kirogo said.
The commission will also establish a contact centre for instant feedback on the quality of service, and decentralize its services to improve efficiency.
However, PSC Chief Executive Simon Rotich pointed out that effective implementation of the plan will require substantial financial and other resources, with the commission requiring at least Sh39.7 billion to realize its mandate.
Acting Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani said the government is committed to implementing new austerity measures to ensure effective utilization of available resources.
