Design new human capital systems consistent with merit-system principles

The Kenya Kwanza government made a commitment to design new human capital systems consistent with merit-system principles, including modernizing policies and practices for recruitment, retention, training, and development.

The government has so far established the policy and strategic foundation for a merit-based public service.
Approval and execution of the merger of state corporations, rolling out performance contract guidelines for 2025/2026, and developing strategic capacity-building plans.
Actions are underway in talent development (CSSCBP), inclusion (Disability Mainstreaming Committee, NYOTA Programme), and governance (state corporation restructuring, SRC strategic plan).
Despite that, there are ongoing concerns about the long-term sustainability and governance of these changes.

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Mzalendo is a Kenyan non-partisan Parliamentary monitoring organization whose mission is to “promote the realization of open, inclusive, and accountable Parliaments across Kenya and Africa”.

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