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...
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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.
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