Two-thirds of State Agencies fail to meet PSC governance, service standards
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 12 - More than two-thirds of government-owned entities and executive agencies have failed to comply with a directive requiring them to Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Over two-thirds of Kenyan government entities and executive agencies have failed to submit mandatory self-assessment reports on their performance, governance, and service delivery, according to a Public Service Commission (PSC) report. This widespread non-compliance highlights significant challenges in accountability and transparency within the public sector.
- Out of 168 agencies, only 56 (33.3 percent) complied with the directive issued on October 30, 2025.
- Notable non-compliant institutions include Kenya Power, KenGen, and Kenya Railways Corporation.
- The Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service has scheduled a consultative meeting for Thursday, instructing Principal Secretaries to ensure attendance by Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of the defaulting agencies to address the issue.
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