The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to motivate civil servants through the harmonisation of salaries to boost efficiency and enhance service delivery.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 44th edition of the Kenya Communications Sports Organisation (KECOSO) Games at Moi Stadium in Embu on Saturday, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Public Service, Human Capital, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, acknowledged existing challenges in remuneration disparities within the public sector.
He noted that the Government was aware of the concerns around pay disparities and was committed to ensuring equity and fairness in remuneration was achieved.
The CS assured workers that the Government was actively working to address these issues and ensure fair and competitive compensation across all job cadres.
“The Government is focused on harmonising salaries and other earnings across the Public Service as part of a broader effort to motivate civil servants and improve service delivery,” he said.
Ruku commended civil servants for their dedication and professionalism, saying Kenya boasts of one of the best public service workforces in the continent.
“I want to commend our civil servants and can confidently say that Kenya has the best public service in Africa,” CS Ruku said.
He at the same time underscored the Government’s digital transformation drive, led by the Ministry of ICT, as a key pillar in modernising public service.
Ruku noted that transitioning to digital platforms and integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools was essential for improving efficiency and making services more accessible to all Kenyans.
“The Ministry of ICT is at the forefront of implementing a digital strategy designed to streamline operations and enhance accessibility,” he said.
He said as the world moves rapidly into the AI era, Kenya cannot afford to lag behind and encouraged public servants to embrace AI in their daily work to remain competitive and effective.
Consequently, the CS appealed to ministries, departments, and agencies to secure training opportunities at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) to equip staff with AI and digital skills.
He underscored the importance of continuous training for career progression and eligibility for promotions.
Beyond training and technology, the CS emphasised the role of sports and talent development in enhancing productivity and cohesion within the public service.
He lauded the government’s financial and logistical support to Harambee Stars during their participation in the just concluded CHAN competitions, saying it was a clear demonstration of its commitment to nurturing talent.
By Samuel Waititu
