KENYA
African leaders have been urged to strengthen their Public Services if they want their countries to develop.
Speaking at the seventh African Public Service Day pre-conference in Nairobi, Kenyan Minister for Public Service, Professor Margaret Kobia (pictured) said there could never be social and economic development in a country if its Public Service was not put in order.
“If the Public Service is very weak and everyone is complaining then of course they will say this Government is not serving them,” Professor Kobia said.
“Trust in Government is very important and when the Government says it will do several things and those services are not delivered due to lack of Public Service machinery then the image of the Government is dented.”
Professor Kobia called on all African youths to be innovative and to consider a Public Service career.
“When you realise you are about 70 per cent of the population and 60 per cent of you are not employed, it is not good for you financially or in your ability to take care of those under 18 years and those above 70,” she said.
The conference is scheduled to take place from 21 June to 23 June and already 17 countries have signalled their intention to attend.
African Public Service Day was adopted by the Pan African Ministers for Public Service in Tangiers, Morocco, in 1994.
The theme for this year’s meeting is “The Intersection of Youth Empowerment and Migration: Entrenching a Culture of Good Governance, ICT and Innovation for Inclusive Service Delivery”.
Nairobi, 10 May 2019
