‘All new public servants must undertake Kenya School of Government training’ – CS Kuria
Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria has announced that all new public servants must undertake the Kenya School of Government (KSG) training before being absorbed into public office.
Speaking during his inaugural visit to the institution's Lower Kabete campus on Thursday, October 26, 2023, Kuria who was accompanied by Public Service Principal Secretary (PS) Amos Gathecha affirmed that the latest move is part of the five pillars he unveiled during his visit.
The CS also acknowledged that the pillar will ensure that all public servants from job group P and above undertake the Strategic Leadership and Development programme course whereas those from job group L and above will undertake the Senior Management course as a mandatory requirement.
"We will ensure that all new public servants undertake Kenya School of Government training prior to being absorbed into public service," the CS said.
The other pillars unveiled during the visit include re-establishing KSG into the Africa Center for Productivity, a partnership with the African Union and the re-establishment of the KSG Africa School of Government as a centre of training for public servants across Africa.
CS Kuria also revealed that he had unveiled other pillars that would see the re-establishment of KSG as the institution to provide knowledge and expertise on matters of climate change and green finance.
According to the CS, the five pillars which will transform KSG into a modern institute and a centre of excellence also include the restoration of KSG as the premier centre for African research.
The latest announcement comes days after the CS announced that government employees will be required to attend the NYS training before being absorbed.
"All new government employees will be required to attend NYS training before being absorbed into public service," Kuria said.

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