Annual Convention · Kisumu
2026 Annual Convention of County Public Service Boards
Theme: Enhancing Performance and Productivity in the County Public Service
- Acacia Premier Hotel, Kisumu
Dates
Monday 9 to Friday 13 November 2026
Venue
Acacia Premier Hotel, Kisumu
Theme
Enhancing Performance and Productivity in the County Public Service
Programme
8 sessions, an excursion day and the Annual General Meeting
Welcome Message from the National Chairperson
It is my distinct honour and privilege to welcome you all to the 2026 Annual Convention for County Public Service Boards.
Our theme this year, “Enhancing Performance and Productivity in the County Public Service”, challenges us to look closely at the workforce driving devolution. As Boards, our primary mandate is to transform county human capital into a highly efficient, motivated and results-driven machinery that directly delivers on the promises made to our citizens.
This convention provides us with a valuable collaborative space to share peer insights, address operational bottlenecks and adopt modern performance management frameworks. I urge every delegate to participate actively in these sessions so that we can return to our respective counties equipped with practical strategies to catalyse public sector productivity.
I extend my deepest gratitude to all our members and partners for making this gathering possible. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to transforming Kenya's public service.
I wish you all an insightful, productive and impactful convention.
Hon. Dr. Cecilia C. Ngetich
National Chairperson, The CPSBs National Consultative Forum
Kisumu, the lakeside city on the shores of Lake Victoria, hosts the 2026 Annual Convention. Day 4 includes a water bus tour to Ndere Island and lunch at Dunga Beach.
Programme
Sessions, speakers and moderators for each day, as in the official programme.
Theme of the day: Opening
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Opening Ceremony
- National Anthem, opening prayer and introductions
- Welcoming remarks by the Host County Chairperson, Dr. James Obondi
- Remarks and objectives of the meeting by the Chairperson, Dr. Cecilia C. Ngetich
- Official address by the Governor of the Host County, H.E. Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o
- Official Chief Guest: H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
- Group photo
Moderator: Mr. Joseph Oreta, Vice-Chairperson, CPSBs-NCF
- 10:00 am – 10:30 amHealth break
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Session 1: Enhancing Performance and Productivity in the County Public Service
Keynote speaker: Mr. Francis Meja, Chairperson, Public Service Commission
Panellists
- Dr. Pamela Gitu, Nyeri County
- Mr. Albert Mturi, Kilifi County
- Dr. Obuya Bagaka, Performance Management Expert
- Dr. Sylvester Abong’o, Governance, Public Service Management and Reform Consultant
Followed by questions and answers with CPSB members.
Moderator: Dr. Cecilia C. Ngetich, Chairperson, CPSBs-NCF
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmLunch break
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 2: Empowering County Boards: Legal Interventions for Better County Governance
Objective: To identify and pursue legal remedies to resolve critical challenges facing County Boards.
Keynote speaker: Hon. Elisha Jack Oraro, Speaker, Kisumu County Assembly
Panellists
- Ms. Esther Muchiri, Kirinyaga County
- Prof. Jagongo Ambrose, Kisumu County
- Dr. Conrad Bosire, Legal and Governance Expert
Followed by questions and answers with CPSB members.
Moderator: CS Amina Omar, Secretary-General, CPSBs-NCF
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmTea break and networking
Theme of the day: Corporate Governance
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Recap of Day 1 by the conference facilitators
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Session 3: Synergy in Devolution: Navigating the Intersection of County Boards and Intergovernmental Entities
Objective: To harmonise intergovernmental relations for effective county public service management.
Keynote speaker: Hon. Dr. Kipkurui S. Chepkwony, CEO, Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC)
Panellists
- Dr. Jane Bochaberi Nyakang’o, Nyamira County
- Mr. Stephen Macharia, Murang’a County
- Ms. Lesley Khayadi, Director, State Department for Devolution
- Ms. Ann Muthoni, Human Resources Expert
Followed by questions and answers with CPSB members.
Moderator: Dr. Kikete Siambi, Executive Committee Member
- 10:30 am – 11:30 amHealth break
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Session 4: Governing with Integrity: The EACC Blueprint for Productive, Ethical and Accountable County Staff
Objective: To strengthen partnership with the EACC to reform governance and improve service delivery in the counties.
Keynote speaker: Mr. Vincent Okong’o, MBS, ‘ndc’ (K), FESK, Director Preventive Services, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Panellists
- Mr. James Sakwa, Kakamega County
- Mr. Ben Murei, OGW, Deputy Director, Ethics Development and Monitoring
- Dr. Conrad Bosire, Legal and Governance Expert
- Dr. Elijah Ambasa, Anti-corruption Advisor, GIZ
Followed by questions and answers with CPSB members.
Moderator: CPA Vincent Too, Executive Committee Member
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmLunch break
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 5: Navigating the Future of County Public Service
Objective: To identify strategies for transforming the county public service: innovation, adaptability and scale.
Keynote speaker: Hon. Johnson Osoi, MBS, FCIArb, Chairman, LAPFUND Board
Panellists
- Mr. Peter Ekunyuk Eng’ollan, Turkana County
- CS Redempta Kavindu, Makueni County
- Ms. Veronicah Soila Leseiya-Owede, General Manager, Member Services, LAPFUND
- Dr. Sylvester Abong’o, Governance, Public Service Management and Reform Consultant
Followed by questions and answers with CPSB members.
Tailored Retirement and Wealth Solutions for the Devolved Workforce LAPFUND’s core products designed to match the diverse needs of county governments.Presented by The LAPFUND Executive Secretariat
Moderator: Ms. Halima Dahir, Executive Committee Member
- 4:00 pm – 4:30 pmTea break and networking
Theme of the day: County Performance and Productivity
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Recap of Day 2 by the conference facilitators
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Session 6: Building Trust: Corporate Governance as the Foundation of County Success
Objective: To establish mechanisms for institutionalising corporate governance principles to drive productivity and sustainable devolution.
Keynote speaker: FCS Jeremiah N. Karanja, MBS, CEO, Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS)
Panellists
- CS Joyce Ndegwa, Nakuru County
- CHRP Dr. Ruth Koga, Kisumu County
- CPF Representative
- Mr. Michael Okello, Legal and Policy Expert
Followed by questions and answers with CPSB members.
Anchoring County Productivity Through Comprehensive Worker Welfare and Skills Optimisation CPF’s products for sub-national governments: automated benefit administration, voluntary top-up retirement solutions and certified capacity-building.Presented by The CPF Group Executive Secretariat
Moderator: Mr. Samuel Wambua, Executive Committee Member
- 10:30 am – 11:30 amHealth break
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Session 7: The Role of County Public Service Boards in Driving Institutional Performance and Productivity
Objective: To position CPSBs as strategic anchors for workforce performance and productivity.
Keynote speaker: Hon. Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim, Principal Secretary, State Department for National Government Coordination, Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary
Panellists
- Mr. Kennedy Aluda, Vihiga County
- CPA Judith Ojwang’, Homa Bay County
- Mr. Michael Okello, Legal and Policy Expert
- Dr. Obuya Bagaka, Performance Management Expert
Followed by questions and answers with CPSB members.
Update on the Forum’s Legal AffairsPresented by Jacob Ngwele Muvengei, Managing Partner, Ngwele & Co. LLP, Advocates
Moderator: Mr. Paul Annan, Performance Management Advisor, GIZ
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmLunch break
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 8: Driving Devolution Excellence: A Strategic Approach to Recognising and Rewarding County Staff
Objective: To design frameworks for institutionalising performance recognition and reward systems within county governments.
Keynote speaker: Mr. Sammy Chepkwony, CHRP(K), Chairperson, Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Panellists
- Mr. AbdiAdan Ahmed, Wajir County
- Mr. Paul Yator, Elgeyo-Marakwet County
- Ms. Sylvia Kaari Kinyua, Tharaka-Nithi County
- Ms. Ann Muthoni, Human Resources Expert
Followed by questions and answers with CPSB members.
Moderator: Eng. David Ochola, Chair, Migori County
- 4:00 pm – 4:30 pmTea break and networking
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Governor’s Dinner
- Venue: Tom Mboya Labour College
- Dress code: African attire
Coordinators: Dr. James Obondi, CS Bill Omondi and Mr. Joseph Oreta
Theme of the day: Excursion Day
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Meet-up point: Kisumu Port
- Dress code: active wear
Coordinators: Mr. Joseph Oreta, Mr. Ochieng Joshua and CS Bill Omondi
9:45 am
Departure
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Excursion tour: water bus tour to Ndere Island; visit to Impala Park
- 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmLunch at Dunga Beach, Lake Victoria
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop-off: Kisumu CBD
Theme of the day: Annual General Meeting
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Opening prayer and takeaways from the Annual Convention
Coordinators: CPSBs-NCF
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Annual General Meeting
- Annual Report: Dr. Cecilia C. Ngetich
- Reading and confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting (Wednesday, 26 March 2025): CS Amina Omar
- Matters arising from the previous minutes: CS Amina Omar
Moderator: Mr. Joseph Oreta, Vice-Chairperson, CPSBs-NCF
- 10:30 am – 11:00 amHealth break
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Financial statements and auditors
- Receipt, consideration and approval of the audited financial statements: CPA CS Purity Kamuruci and Ms. Gladys James (Henry, Smith & Wilson CPAs)
- Appointment of auditors: CPA CS Purity Kamuruci
Moderator: CPA CS Purity Kamuruci, Treasurer, CPSBs-NCF
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Any other business
- Resolution on members’ annual subscriptions
- Resolution on members’ welfare
- Other resolutions from the floor of the plenary
Moderator: Mr. Samuel Wambua, Executive Committee Member
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmLunch break and close of the 2026 Annual Convention
Our Partners
The Forum thanks the partners who made the 2026 Annual Convention possible.
Thank you for being part of the conversation shaping a productive county public service.
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