New office administrators called to serve with integrity
Kitui, Kenya
6th August, 2025
“You are the eyes and ears of your organizations. The backbone of public offices. Your work will shape how Kenyans experience government services.”
These were the words of Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development, delivered on her behalf by Mr. Stephen Wambua Kakulu, Acting Secretary, Human Resource Development, during the official closing ceremony of a three-day induction programme for newly appointed Office Administrators II and Assistant Office Administrators III at the Kitui Multipurpose Development Centre.
The programme successfully inducted 262 newly employed Office Administrators, organised in four cohorts, all trained within their first three months of employment, in line with the Human Resource Development Policy.
Welcoming the officers to the civil service family, Dr. Imbunya, congratulated them for emerging successful from a highly competitive recruitment process and called on them to uphold confidentiality, patriotism, and excellence in their duties. She further urged them to invest heavily in their own self-growth to ensure a smooth and steady climb in their careers within the public service.
The intensive training covered a wide range of topics, including communication, ethics, government protocol, career progression, financial management, mental health, security, and key public service policies. The PS noted that these skills would enable the officers to deliver efficient, accountable, and people-centered services across government offices.
“The Office Administrative Services cadre plays a crucial role in managing information, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth operations. Your professionalism and discretion will directly impact the trust and confidence the public has in government,” she said.
Dr. Imbunya also extended her gratitude to Harambee Sacco for sponsoring the programme, the Kitui Multipurpose Development Centre for hosting, and the ministries and state departments that released the officers for training. She applauded the coordinators and secretariat for successfully executing the programme.
With the programme officially closed, the PS expressed confidence that the new officers are now equipped to serve with dedication and uphold the values of public service.