By Elizabeth Mwai
The Office of the Attorney General has hired 24 more State counsel to speed up the implementation of the new Constitution.
Solicitor General Wanjuki Muchemi said the hiring was aimed at addressing the anticipated heavy work volume in effecting the new laws.
"The recruited staff have all opted out of private practice to join Government, signifying the increasing allure of the State as the employer of choice," Mr Michemi said, yon Wednesday.
In a statement, Michemi said work in Government had become competitive following the introduction of individual performance targets.
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At the same time, Muchemi said in July, the Government rewarded all the 882 employees of the State Law Office a bonus equivalent to ‘13th month’ salary.
This followed the ranking of the Office of the Attorney General as the leading performer among ministries and departments during the 2008/2009 performance cycle.
Muchemi said the Government was undertaking succession management to ensure smooth flow of work when some officers, especially at senior level, leave service for various reasons. The succession plan, Muchemi said, would ensure there are suitable candidates to occupy positions when senior personnel exit.
"It is expected of reputable managers to adequately delegate duties," said Muchemi. In addition, he said, they were providing relevant and continuous training to all cadres.
Muchemi said this would also help the Government narrow salary gaps to ensure all employees are adequately motivated. Among the measures being conducted in Government is implementation of promotions based on individual output rather than number of years served on a given grade.
He assured Kenyans the Office of the Attorney General would play its role in legislations needed for the implementation of the new laws.
