The Public Service is the engine for socio-economic growth of the nation and must, therefore, take a leading role in stimulating such growth. To this end, the main objective of the Public Service is to effectively support the Government of the Republic of Kenya to lead and propel the country to greater heights of economic growth and prosperity. In accomplishing this objective, public servants will be guided and inspired by a shared vision, that the Public Service will be an efficiently performing institution; committed to serving the Public with integrity and utmost courtesy and giving value to the tax payers’ money.
The Code of Regulations does not purport to be exhaustive of all the rules and regulations governing public servants in their day to day activities and is to a great extent a well thought out summary of the core and significant regulations. The Code incorporates provisions of all relevant legislations which are applicable on matters of employment and all other Human Resource Management issues. In this regard, it is important to note that the Code of Regulations should be read along with the relevant Acts of Parliament, where applicable, for better understanding.
This Code is applicable to the Civil Service and will be updated from time to time to reflect the socio-economic changes in the country. Where clarification of any regulation contained in this Code is required, it should be sought from Permanent Secretary/Director of Personnel Management.
Permanent Secretary/Director,
Directorate of Personnel Management,