Public Service Commission (PSC), created an Advisory Brief that will be used in the transition to a new Government Administration, when the current Administration leaves office.
Amb. Anthony Muchiri, the PSC Chairperson, stated that the brief is segregated into nine advisory sections to ensure a seamless transition of the outgoing Administration on matters relating to the establishment, appointment, and human resource function for both the new National and County administrations.
“This advisory brief that has been shared with the Assumption of the Office of the President Committee, is to assure the public that there will be seamless continuity in the public service,” said Amb. Muchiri.
The nine advisories include: the fit-for–purpose structure of a government, recruitment, selection of Principal Secretaries; appointment letters to Principal Secretaries; delegation instrument and vesting in the role Authorized Officer; and advisory on high-level Induction Programme for Cabinet Secretaries/Principals Secretaries.
Other advisories include the exiting of serving Principal Secretaries and safeguards for seamless continuity of service delivery, the management of exiting cohort of advisors and other auxiliary personal staff, on re-institutionalization and re-invigoration of performance management, reform and transformation in the public service.
Amb. Muchiri who was addressing the media at the PSC offices today, on the Transition to a new government Administration said the brief has also touched on issues related to devolution, inter-governmental relations and modalities for transition of staff from Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) and related matters upon the lapse of ‘Deed of Transfer’.
“The contract of the Deed of Transfer expires in October, in the event NMS and City County do not desire to continue with the service, PSC will give an advisory based on the staff seconded to the City County to return back to the National Government,” he stated.
The Chairperson was flanked at the table by Ms. Charity Kisotu (PSC Vice Chairperson), and Mr. Simon Rotich (PSC Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer), who both noted that the recruitment for permanent secretaries to serve in the new Administration will be advertised. Candidates who meet the requirements will be interviewed.
He said that anyone who is interested in applying for the post of a government official can do so if they are currently serving.
The Chairperson noted that names of Principal Secretaries who will be successful after the interviews will be forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting, then forwarded to the President who is the Appointing Authority.
On the position of Chief Administrative Secretaries, the Chairperson said the issue will be deliberated on between PSC and the incoming Administration on whether the position is necessary or not.
The Public Service Commission is an independent constitutional body, established under Article 23 of the Constitution of Kenya. It has the mandate to establish and abolish offices, promote good government, and ensure quality public service.
Bernadette Khduli
Source: kenyanews
