The Public Service Commission (PSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with development partners in a bid to accelerate reforms and enhance efficiency in Kenya’s public service.
Speaking during a stakeholder breakfast forum with development partners held on September 16, 2025, in Nairobi, PSC Vice Chairperson Mary Kimonye said collaboration is at the heart of the Commission’s new five-year Strategic Plan.
“Development partners are central to the success of our Strategic Plan, and that is why we have invited you to join us in this journey of transforming the public service,” Kimonye told the forum.
She emphasized that the Commission’s goals for the 2025–2029 cycle cannot be realized in isolation, adding that the engagement was meant to give partners clarity on PSC’s mandate, vision, and strategic direction.
PSC Secretary and CEO Paul Famba echoed the call for deeper collaboration, stressing that partnerships will be crucial in driving reforms, fostering innovation, and delivering on the Commission’s core mandates.
During the event, the Commission outlined its strategic priorities and identified key areas for partnership.
Development partners present were, the World Bank, British High Commission, UNICEF, Ford Foundation, Isuzu East Africa, and Light for the World, all welcomed the initiative and pledged to explore further opportunities for collaboration.
The session was also attended by Commissioners Francis Owino, Francis Meja, Boya Molu, Joan Machayo, Mwanamaka Mabruki, Harun Hassan, Irene Asienga, alongside PSC Directors of Corporate Services and members of the Secretariat.
The forum marked the beginning of structured engagements between the Public Service Commission and development partners as Kenya works to deliver a more effective, accountable, and citizen-centered public service.
The Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for reforms that will require resources, technical expertise, and knowledge-sharing, all areas where development partners play a vital role.
With global challenges such as climate change, economic recovery, and technological disruption affecting public service delivery, collaboration between PSC and its partners is expected to provide sustainable solutions and enhance resilience.
Equally, the Commission’s commitment to transparency and inclusivity in its engagements reassures stakeholders that reforms will be anchored in accountability and public trust.
The willingness of organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, and the Ford Foundation to pledge further engagements highlights confidence in PSC’s leadership and strategic direction.
As Kenya’s public service navigates the next five years, the forum set the tone for a more coordinated and impactful partnership framework. The success of the Strategic Plan will ultimately depend on how effectively PSC and its partners translate commitments into action for the benefit of all Kenyans.
