Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has challenged County Public Service Boards to uphold integrity, independence and professionalism in recruitment, urging them to resist political interference and ensure merit-based appointments during the 2026 National Consultative Forum in Kisumu.
Mudavadi Calls for Integrity and Independence in County Public Service Recruitment
The Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, has called on County Public Service Boards across the country to safeguard the integrity and independence of public service recruitment by resisting political interference.
Speaking during the National Consultative Forum of County Public Service Boards held in Kisumu on 10 November 2026, the Prime CS emphasized the importance of merit, professionalism and accountability in building effective county public institutions.
He challenged County Public Service Boards to exercise their constitutional and institutional mandates independently, ensuring that recruitment and appointments are guided by competence, fairness and transparency rather than political considerations.
Strengthening Devolution Through Professional Public Service
The forum provided an important platform for engagement on the role of County Public Service Boards in strengthening devolution and promoting effective human resource management across Kenya's 47 counties.
The discussions underscored the importance of institutional independence, ethical leadership and professionalism in ensuring that county governments attract and retain qualified personnel capable of delivering quality services to citizens.
Commitment to Accountable Public Service
The 2026 National Consultative Forum reaffirmed the importance of strengthening County Public Service Boards as key institutions in promoting good governance, accountability and efficient service delivery.
As the convention brings together leaders and stakeholders in county public service, the call for integrity, independence and professionalism remains central to building a responsive, effective and citizen-focused public service.