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February 11, 2026
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Govt Announces Promotion Changes Affecting All Civil Servants

Govt Announces Promotion Changes Affecting All Civil Servants

Public Service and Human Capital Development Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya said that the changes are aimed at empowering the youths...

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The Ministry of Public Service is set to implement a new policy that will overhaul promotional structures within the Kenyan government. Under the upcoming Public Service Transformation policy, promotions will transition from being primarily based on age and experience to a merit-based system, aiming to empower young professionals.

  • Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development Jane Imbunya stated that promotions will be purely based on merit, not age or experience.
  • The policy aims to allow individuals to become a director at 25, rather than waiting until 50.
  • The government is also enhancing youth opportunities through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, providing grants of up to Ksh50,000 for training and business support to unemployed youth.

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