Cabinet Secretaries will now have only one adviser each, following a new government initiative aimed at reducing costs. The adjustment reduces the previous allowance of two advisers per Secretary. According to a letter from Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the number of personal staff per CS will remain at two, in line with Public Service Commission guidelines.
In the letter, Koskei requested Cabinet Secretaries to assess their office needs and specify which adviser they wish to retain to assist in their portfolio responsibilities. He emphasized that any advisers exceeding the new limit will be phased out from public service immediately.
Cabinet Secretaries are instructed to submit the name of their retained adviser to the Public Service Commission by the close of business on July 11, 2024.
Koskei mentioned that President William Ruto has instructed a 50% reduction in government advisors, effective immediately. This directive is part of Ruto’s austerity measures aimed at improving government efficiency and effectiveness.
Koskei further stated that these measures are intended to rebuild trust in public institutions by promoting accountability, transparency, and strengthening good governance within them.
