The Public Service Commission (PSC) has given Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Vice Chancellors of public universities, and other senior officials an 18-day deadline to submit their annual performance reports.
In an official notice released on Tuesday, March 18, the PSC outlined the submission process, targeting key public officials, including the Solicitor General, Chief Executive Officers of Constitutional and Independent Offices, heads of State Corporations, Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs), and statutory commissions and authorities.
Submission Deadline and Requirements
The PSC directed all public officers to submit their institution’s annual performance reports, along with their own individual reports, by April 4, 2025.
“The Public Service Commission is responsible for ensuring efficiency in public service, as outlined in Article 234 of the Constitution.
Under the Public Service Commission Act of 2017, the Commission provides guidelines for evaluating the performance of public institutions and individual officers,” the notice read.
The circular further emphasized that all institutions must submit their Annual Consolidated Performance Report for the 2023/2024 financial year. The report should be in Excel format and must be accompanied by:
- Minutes of the Employee Performance Management Committee (EPMC) in PDF format
- The institution’s Staff Performance Appraisals (SPAs) template
All documents must be sent to the PSC’s official performance management email before the deadline.
Future Deadline for Reports
To ensure consistency in future submissions, the PSC also announced a standard reporting deadline.
“Moving forward, all Annual Consolidated Performance Reports must be submitted to the Commission by August 31 of every year,” the circular stated.
Government’s Effort to Improve Public Sector Performance
This directive comes as part of the government’s broader strategy to improve accountability and efficiency in public institutions. Authorities are tightening measures against underperforming government agencies, which are seen as hindering national development.
Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, revealed that the government is preparing to introduce the Performance Management Bill, aimed at addressing inefficiencies and poor performance within government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
According to Owalo, the proposed law will introduce stricter accountability measures. Ministries and agencies that fail to meet their targets will face consequences, while those that perform exceptionally well will receive additional resources and support to expand their impact.
Performance Monitoring and Accountability
Once passed in Parliament, the Performance Management Bill will make monitoring and evaluation a mandatory process in all public institutions. Key changes expected include:
- Regular performance reviews to assess the effectiveness of government agencies
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between institutions that collaborate or share responsibilities
- Enhanced coordination between different agencies to eliminate inefficiencies
The new framework aims to hold government institutions accountable while fostering a culture of performance and service delivery. By ensuring that every agency meets its obligations, the government hopes to drive national growth and improve the quality of services provided to citizens.
This move signals a major shift towards a results-driven public sector, where efficiency and effectiveness will determine how institutions operate and receive funding.
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