432 Assistant County Commissioners graduate as KSG marks 100 years

Speaking during the graduation at KSG's Kabete Campus, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, challenged public servants to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI), saying the technology will be key to improving efficiency and positioning Kenya as a leader in modern governance.

The ceremony also coincided with the induction of 530 newly appointed Deputy County Commissioners, underscoring the government's push to strengthen grassroots administration and service delivery.

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo said the graduation marks a major milestone in implementing reforms within the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) cadre, revealing that hundreds of officers have already been promoted following President William Ruto's directive to address career stagnation.

According to Dr Omollo, 394 Assistant County Commissioners and Assistant Secretaries have been elevated to senior positions, while 431 Senior Assistant County Commissioners have been appointed Deputy County Commissioners, with another 100 officers promoted to the rank of Under Secretary.

He said the appointments will reinforce government presence at the sub-county level and accelerate the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) through improved coordination, security and public service delivery.

The event brought together top government officials, including Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Imbunya, Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, KSG Chairperson Justice (Rtd.) Charles Nyachae, and Director General Prof. Nura Mohamed.