The Public Service Commission (PSC) in partnership with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has formally launched a review of its internal systems, policies, and practices in a move aimed at enhancing transparency, operational effectiveness, and institutional integrity.
The initiative, launched at PSC headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, 1st August 2025, is part of the Commission’s broader reform agenda to promote a values-driven, citizen-focused public service.
Speaking at the launch, PSC Chairperson Amb. Anthony Muchiri emphasized that the initiative is entirely proactive and voluntary, grounded in the Commission’s commitment to continuous improvement.
“We invited EACC to carry out an independent review to help us refine our systems, enhance service delivery, and reinforce our internal governance structures,” he said. “This is about raising the standard of service delivery because we believe in excellence.”
Amb. Muchiri noted that the Commission has already taken important steps to institutionalize integrity, including establishing reporting channels for corruption, installing prevention suggestion boxes, and adopting findings from an internal corruption risk survey.
On her part, EACC Vice Chairperson Dr. Monica Muiru lauded PSC’s leadership, calling the initiative a model for inter-agency cooperation in strengthening public institutions.
“This review supports our preventive mandate and aligns with the national public service reform agenda,” she said. “It is a testament to the Commission’s commitment to good governance and public accountability.”
Dr. Muiru stressed that corruption, even in subtle forms, can severely weaken public institutions and erode trust. The systems review, she noted, will help identify gaps, improve institutional frameworks, and support the delivery of quality services to citizens.
The Commission has pledged full cooperation throughout the process, with internal teams and logistics already aligned to support the review.
This initiative is complemented by other recent PSC actions, including issuing a directive for the proper structuring and governance of state corporations, promoting the recognition of internal audit functions to enhance oversight, and conducting staff sensitization on ethics and constitutional values of public service.
“This process reflects our belief that good governance begins with introspection,” concluded Amb. Muchiri. “We are setting an example for public institutions to lead with integrity, transparency, and accountability.”
The outcomes of the review will inform future reforms and institutional strengthening efforts within the Public Service Commission.
The systems examination is anchored in EACC’s preventive mandate under the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, and supports PSC’s commitment to constitutional values, national development priorities, and the realization of Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on strong institutions and ethical governance.
Also in attendance were EACC commissioners and senior staff, PSC Commissioners Boya Molu, Francis Meja, Joan Machayo, Harun Hassan, and Irene Asienga, as well as PSC CEO Mr. Paul Famba and the Commission Secretariat.