Kenya, under the leadership of Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi, is committed to the African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service. The government aims to foster excellence, trust, and equity in public administration through the implementation of the State Parties Assessment Tool, aligning with constitutional principles to enhance accountability and transparency in service delivery.
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development, Justin Muturi, has reaffirmed the nation’s dedication to the African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration. During a recent workshop concluding ceremony in Mombasa, he emphasized the importance of collective action to establish a public service characterized by excellence, trust, and equity, aiming to set a standard across Africa.
Muturi highlighted the charter’s objectives align closely with Article 232 of the Kenyan constitution, which promotes transparency in service delivery through policy harmonization among member states. He noted that countries such as Namibia, Tanzania, and South Africa have successfully piloted the State Parties Assessment Tool (SPAT), emphasizing the necessity for Kenya to adopt and integrate SPAT to facilitate standardized monitoring and evaluation.
The Cabinet Secretary also mentioned that the African Charter was adopted during the 16th Ordinary Session of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, becoming effective from July 23, 2016. This charter aims to enhance public service delivery quality and combat corruption, thereby fostering a capable state conducive to accelerating Africa’s development.
Moreover, Muturi stressed the importance of embodying the principles of the charter in daily operations within public service institutions. He articulated that these principles should be integral to governance, offering Kenya a unique opportunity to uphold the charter’s objectives and reaffirm its commitment to excellence in public service.
Amos Gathecha, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Public Service, underscored the workshop’s significance as a vital resource for assessing performance against key values. He called for participants to engage seriously with the SPAT tool, which contains 350 assessment items, urging ministries to foster champions who would advocate for its implementation.
In conclusion, Kenya’s commitment to the African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration highlights its resolve to enhance public service quality through accountability and transparency. The adoption of the State Parties Assessment Tool signifies a step towards standardized public service frameworks that can lead to comparative learning and stronger governance, ensuring that the principles of the charter are deeply embedded within public institutions.
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