Head of Public Service Felix Koskei penned a letter to all Cabinet Secretaries directing them to select one advisor to retain, effectively paving the way for the firing for the firing of the rest.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In a letter dated July 8, Koskei explained that the Presidency had revised the number of advisors assigned to each CS, trimming them from two to just 1.
He noted that the reduction of the workforce was in line with President William Ruto’s directive that the number of advisors in government be reduced by 50% with immediate effect.
“By dint of that Presidential Action, the number of advisors assigned to each Cabinet Secretary has been revised from two to one,” Koskei directed.
“Additionally, the number of personal staff attached to you will remain as set out in the Public Service Commission guidelines being two (2) staffers,” The Chief of Staff, as a result, directed the CSs to assess their staffers and hand in the name of the advisor they wish to retain.
He further asked them to submit the names to the Public Service Commission by Thursday, July 11, 2024.
“You are requested to assess the requirements of your office and indicate the advisor you would wish to retain to support you in the discharge of your portfolio mandate,” he added.
“Any advisors beyond the set threshold will be immediately phased out from the Public Service.”
Last week, President William Ruto revealed that there would be a probability of trimming the advisory board during an interview with journalists at State House.
At the time, the Head of State explained that his administration would ponder on who to let go in an effort to restore the public’s trust in his government.
“It is something to think about. It is something that will exercise my mind. I have heard you and it is something I will think about going into the future. That’s a possibility,” he explained…CONTINUE READING>>
