9–13 November 2026 · Acacia Premier Hotel, Kisumu
2026 Annual Convention of County Public Service Boards
Theme: “Enhancing Performance and Productivity in the County Public Service”.
Welcome to the National Consultative Forum for County Public Service Boards
The National Consultative Forum for County Public Service Boards is the national platform through which Kenya's 47 County Public Service Boards (CPSBs) consult, coordinate and speak with one voice on matters affecting the county public service.
Under Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the County Governments Act, 2012, each county government is responsible for its own public service: establishing offices, appointing officers and exercising disciplinary control, within a framework of uniform national norms and standards. The Forum exists so that 47 independent Boards can learn from one another, harmonise good practice and engage national institutions together.
47
County Public Service Boards
239,000
County government employees
Source: KNBS, Kenya Facts and Figures 2026 (2025, provisional)
9
Forum regions
2010
Constitution establishing the devolved county public service
9–13
November 2026
Upcoming event
2026 Annual Convention, Kisumu
Theme: Enhancing Performance and Productivity in the County Public Service
Acacia Premier Hotel, Kisumu
Five days of keynotes and panels with the Public Service Commission, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, the EACC, IGRTC and partners, an excursion on Lake Victoria and the Forum's Annual General Meeting.
What We Do
Seven programmes help County Public Service Boards meet their constitutional and statutory obligations.
- Policy Harmonisation and StandardsDeveloping common standards, guidelines and model policies for county human resource management.Learn more
- Capacity Building and Professional DevelopmentInduction, training and peer learning for Board members, secretaries and HR practitioners.Learn more
- Promotion of Values and Principles of Public ServicePromoting and reporting on Articles 10 and 232 compliance across the county public service.Learn more
- Diversity, Inclusion and Equal OpportunityAdvancing gender equity, ethnic diversity and inclusion of persons with disabilities and minorities.Learn more
- Performance Management and Workforce PlanningSupporting performance management, HR planning and sustainable wage bills.Learn more
- Advocacy, Research and PartnershipsRepresenting the collective voice of CPSBs before national institutions and partners.Learn more
A Message from the Chairperson
“Devolution succeeds or fails on the strength of the people who deliver services. Our Boards are entrusted with building that workforce: fairly, transparently and on merit. Through this Forum we commit to learning from one another and raising the standard of public service in every county.”
Dr. Cecilia C. Ngetich, Chairperson
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Select a county to view the Board's profile, official website, contacts and recruitment information.
Latest News and Events
· EventsKisumu Hosts the 2026 Annual Convention of County Public Service BoardsBoards meet at the Acacia Premier Hotel under the theme “Enhancing Performance and Productivity in the County Public Service”.
· AnnouncementsForum Launches Official Website to Enhance Transparency and Access to InformationA single gateway to the Forum's mandate and programmes, all 47 County Public Service Boards, the legal framework and a resource centre.
Our Partners
Institutions working with the Forum, including partners of the 2026 Annual Convention.
Beware of fraudsters. County Public Service Boards do not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment. Vacancies are advertised only on official county websites and recognised national media. Report suspicious offers to the relevant County Public Service Board or to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
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