Nairobi — Kenya is gearing up to host Africa Public Service Day (APSD) 2025 with a three-day celebration from June 10 to 12 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. This year, innovation takes centre stage, as public institutions showcase new approaches aimed at making government services more efficient and inclusive.
Organised by the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, the event brings together ministries, agencies, departments, and county governments. Together, they will present innovations reshaping how public services reach Kenyans across the country.
The theme — “Enhancing the Agility and Resilience of Public Institutions to Achieve Equitable Governance and Rapidly Address Historical Service Delivery Gaps” underscores the importance of fresh thinking in addressing longstanding challenges of inequality and access.
A highlight will be the national exhibition of pioneering solutions developed by government bodies. These range from digital platforms to new service delivery models aimed at closing gaps that have persisted for years.
The best innovations from Kenya will be put forward for presentation at the continental APSD event set to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, later this month.
Dr Jane Kere Imbunya, Principal Secretary for Public Service, encouraged wide participation. “APSD is more than a celebration; it is a platform to showcase progress, promote peer learning, and align efforts with the government’s priority areas such as digital transformation and equitable access,” she said in a circular to public institutions.
In addition to the exhibition, a national symposium will gather public servants, experts, and academics to explore themes of institutional reform and agility. Discussions will focus on how innovation and citizen engagement can strengthen accountability and responsiveness.
Previous APSD observances often focused on individual sectors such as agriculture or education. This year, the spotlight shifts to the institutions themselves the machinery of government. The aim is to build public bodies that are not only efficient but resilient and responsive to all citizens, including marginalised groups.
Kenya’s early celebration provides time for careful review and peer exchange before the continental event. It ensures the country’s innovations are well-prepared to be shared and possibly adopted across Africa.
First established in 1994 by African Ministers responsible for public service, APSD has grown into a crucial forum for fostering excellence and innovation across governments on the continent.
Kenya’s 2025 event reaffirms its commitment to building a public service that is future-ready, inclusive, and driven by new ideas.
