How to address tribalism and political patronage in public service

Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

This week's High Court ruling declared Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) recruitment of 1,406 revenue service assistants unconstitutional as it favoured two ethnic communities.

Later in the week, the Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, claimed that nepotism and corruption are rampant in county recruitment, leading to the hiring unqualified individuals. These statements come after the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) was established to hold talks, receive public views, and prepare a report to promote national unity and inclusivity in public appointments, among other things.