Deputy Head of Public Service (DHOPS), Amos Gathecha, has urged government officers to deepen collaboration and align their efforts towards the realisation of the Kenya Kwanza’s transformation agenda.
Gathecha made the call at the Kenya School of Government, Embu, where he officially closed a four-day induction workshop for newly engaged Government Delivery Unit (GDU) staff on behalf of the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, Felix Koskei.
He said the officers carry the responsibility of turning the Government’s bold vision into a living reality for every Kenyan – a Kenya that is not just growing but transforming, rising from potential to reality and, ultimately, from the Third to the First World.
“Our work must always answer a simple question: Does this improve the lives of Kenyans? Does it advance food security, industrialisation, infrastructure development, job creation, and the overall wellbeing of our people? If the answer is no, then we must rethink, realign, and refocus,” he said.
He emphasized the need to fully embrace the Whole-of-Government Approach (WoGA).
“To achieve this, we cannot work in silos. Guided by the Whole-of-Government Approach, we must stand behind One Vision, One Mission, One Command, as articulated by the President in the State of the Nation Address on 20th November 2025. We have the political goodwill, the structures, and the talent.
Now, we must add urgency, passion, and unwavering commitment. It is our time to act,” he stated.
The DHOPS further challenged officers to improve how government engages with citizens, particularly the youth, who constitute about 75 per cent of the national audience. He noted that public communication should go beyond reporting outputs to demonstrating tangible impact at the grassroots.
“Our story must not just be about outputs and reports but about real impact in villages, towns, and cities across our nation. That is why we are validating the GDU Communications Strategy – to engage more openly, more honestly, and more effectively,” he said.
Gathecha reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuous capacity building, noting that investment will continue in GDU teams, Regional and County Development Implementation Committees, and National Coordination Structures to strengthen delivery capability.
“We will continue to invest in our people so that we have the capacity to deliver on the promises we have made,” he added.
He expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration; implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs); County Governments; development partners; the private sector; and the organising committee – with special recognition to the GDU team for contributing to the success of the workshop.
He further acknowledged divine guidance in the process, noting that it had helped steer the programme to a successful conclusion.
“Let us be remembered as the team that helped write a true transformation story for Kenya in our lifetime,” he urged.
Also in attendance were Deputy Chief of Staff, Delivery and Government Efficiency, Eliud Owalo; Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy President, Eric Wachira; and Regional Commissioners (RCs) Abdi Hassan (Rift Valley and Chair NGAOs), Paul Rotich (Eastern), Rhoda Onyancha (Coast), John Otieno (North Eastern) and Joshua Nkanatha (central).
Others were several County Commissioners and Acting Head of the Government Delivery Unit, Sitati Orlando, as well as GDU staff and other public officers.
By Jacqueline Adyang
