MPSYGA Norms and Standards for Management of Human Resource in the Public Service 2017

The development of the Norms and Standards for Management of the Human Resource in the Public Service, under the guidance of the Inter-Governmental Steering Committee, is a key milestone as it provides the tool for repositioning the Human Resource Management for efficient service delivery.

The Public Service is one of the Cornerstone in the Implementation of the Kenya Vision 2030, which envisages, a globally competitive nation, with high quality life for all Kenyans. The Constitution of Kenya,2010 requires the Public Service to be efficient, effective, highly professional and ethical in the delivery of services. The Constitution further requires that the Public Service, be managed within a framework of Uniform Norms and Standards, to enable it provide high quality, accessible, timely, consistent and comparable service across the Country. The successful implementation of the devolved system of governance and especially the realization of Chapter Four of our Constitution on the Bill of Rights, further calls for standardization of management practices across the Public Service.

The study on Capacity Assessment and Rationalization of Public Service (CARPS) Programme, however, revealed inconsistencies and diversity practices with serious implications to service delivery in the management of the Human Resource. This provided the wake up call for Public Service to reposition itself to play its rightful role in the transformation Agenda.

The adoption and implementation of Norms and Standards for Management of the Human Resource in the Public Service,will provide the critical framework required for standardization and harmonization of management of the Human Resource thus, ensuring equity and fairness.