KSG Marks 100 Years as 432 Assistant County Commissioners Graduate, Government Calls for Ethical Public Service

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The Kenya School of Government (KSG) has celebrated its 100th anniversary by graduating 432 Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs) with Diplomas in Public Administration, as the government renewed its call for ethical leadership, accountability and a citizen-focused public service.

The milestone coincided with KSG's seventh graduation ceremony and the launch of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga Regional Leadership and Governance Academy, an initiative aimed at strengthening leadership and governance training across Kenya and the wider region.

Speaking during the celebrations, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku said the future of Kenya's public service depends on integrity, transparency and responsiveness to the needs of citizens.

Ruku emphasized that KSG would continue modernizing its training programmes to prepare public servants for emerging governance challenges while fostering a culture of accountability in government institutions.

The Cabinet Secretary also warned against corruption within the public service, particularly the manipulation of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), saying those responsible for fraudulent payroll payments would face the full force of the law.

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo described the graduation as a significant milestone in the ongoing reforms of the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs).

He announced that, in line with President William Ruto's directive to address career stagnation, 394 Assistant County Commissioners and Assistant Secretaries had been promoted to senior positions, while 431 Senior Assistant County Commissioners had advanced to the rank of Deputy County Commissioner. Additionally, 100 officers have been promoted to the position of Under Secretary.

According to Dr. Omollo, the promotions will strengthen government administration at the grassroots by enhancing coordination, security and implementation of development programmes under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

Ps public service Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya said the institution's centenary was both a celebration of its rich legacy and a commitment to shaping the next generation of ethical, innovative and citizen-centred public sector leaders.

She encouraged the graduates to uphold professionalism, integrity and excellence throughout their careers, noting that public service is about transforming knowledge into meaningful impact for citizens.

The ceremony brought together senior government officials, public servants, development partners, alumni and staff to commemorate a century of KSG's contribution to leadership development, governance and public sector excellence.

The graduation reaffirmed the Kenya School of Government's pivotal role in building a competent and accountable public service as the country continues to implement governance reforms and improve service delivery for all Kenyans.If you'd like, I can also rewrite this in the Kenya News Agency (KNA) style or a more newspaper-style version.

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