The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

K
Originally published by Kenyans
📰 Read Full Article
top
July 3, 2026
1h ago

Public Service Ministry Announces Changes in Civil Servants' Promotions

Public Service Ministry Announces Changes in Civil Servants' Promotions

CS Ruku's announcement comes about two weeks after President William Ruto directed a whole-of-government approach to streamline operations in public service...

✨ Key Highlights

The Public Service Ministry has announced a significant shift in how civil servants are promoted, moving away from seniority to a merit-based system.

  • Promotions will now be based on merit, demonstrable results, and innovation, rather than just years of service.
  • Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced the reforms, which will incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to evaluate performance and automate tasks for real-time Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking.
  • This aligns with a broader government plan to accelerate digital transformation and follows recent announcements by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) regarding performance-based contracts for civil servants.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

Workers Threaten to Down Tools Over Ruto’s Salary Directive
top2h ago

Workers Threaten to Down Tools Over Ruto’s Salary Directive

The Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU) is threatening action against private security firms that are reportedly failing to implement the Ksh30,000 minimum wage for guards, despite securing government contracts.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Gachagua accuses President Ruto of Splashing KSh. 1 billion in Ol Kalou ahead of the by-election
Video

Gachagua accuses President Ruto of Splashing KSh. 1 billion in Ol Kalou ahead of the by-election

C
Citizen TV (Youtube)
2h ago
Ruto Sends Mudavadi to Saudi Arabia for High-Level Talks
top5h ago

Ruto Sends Mudavadi to Saudi Arabia for High-Level Talks

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is on an official three-day visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for high-level political consultations.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Former PS Assumes New Role in Canada
top5h ago

Former PS Assumes New Role in Canada

The Kenyan High Commission in Ottawa, Canada has appointed Geoffrey Kaituko as the interim Chargé d’Affaires following the departure of Ambassador Carolyne Kamende Daudi.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Kenya's AGOA test as Trump reviews Ruto's governance record
7h ago

Kenya's AGOA test as Trump reviews Ruto's governance record

Kenya's eligibility for duty-free access to the United States market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is under renewed scrutiny as the Donald Trump administration begins its annual review.

T
The Standard Business
📰 Read Full Story
ODM Eyes Two New CS Positions After Court Ruling on Ruto Cabinet
top9h ago

ODM Eyes Two New CS Positions After Court Ruling on Ruto Cabinet

Following a High Court ruling that declared President William Ruto's current Cabinet unconstitutional, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has expressed readiness to nominate its members for vacant Cabinet Secretary positions.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement