The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

Duties and Responsibilities

In Field Administration:

• Coordinating National Government functions, including promoting cohesion, integration, and patriotism to enhance peace and national unity.
• Handling complex administrative, socio-economic, and political issues.
• Managing and coordinating Government functions and activities.
• Coordinating activities and mobilization of resources for development.
• Coordinating disaster management and emergency response activities.
• Coordinating management of security.
• Coordinating implementation of decisions of the security and intelligence committees.
• Handling public complaints and interpreting and disseminating Government policies.
• Facilitating citizen participation in the development and implementation of Government policies, programs, and projects.
• Coordinating and ensuring enforcement of lawful administrative actions/decisions.
• Coordinating national and state functions, managing and maintaining administrative boundaries, security roads, airstrips, and vital installations.
• Responding to matters of Parliamentary business.
• Coordinating campaigns against drugs, alcohol, and substance abuse.
• Providing agency services for other Government institutions.
• Conducting civil marriages.
• Promoting peace building and conflict resolution.

In the Ministry Headquarters/Department:

• Handling diversified and complex administrative duties, including heading special units.
• Ensuring smooth flow of work.
• Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of decisions of various committees.
• Drafting concept papers on policy issues and managing ministerial resources and assets.
• Promoting integrity and ethical conduct within the Ministry.
• Preparing speeches and briefs.
• Developing departmental reports and annual work plans.
• Monitoring the implementation of programs and projects.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Served for a minimum period of (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant County Commissioner/Senior Assistant Secretary CSG  ‘8’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors  Degree in any social science or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Certificate in Administrative Officer’s Induction course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Passed Administrative Officers Examinations;
• A Certificate in Administrative Officer’s Paramilitary course lasting not less than three (3) months in a recognized institution;
• A Diploma in Public Administration (DPA) OR Advanced Public Administration (APA); and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results