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42 open positions in government agencies are announced

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The government has announced the availability of 40 job openings across various state corporations, as detailed in the latest My Gov issue released on Tuesday.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is actively seeking 12 qualified candidates to fill various roles. Among these positions, the PSC is looking for a Deputy Director responsible for Human Resource Management and Development, a Senior Deputy Director for Human Resource Management and Development, and a Senior Deputy Director focusing on discipline and employee wellness. Additionally, the Commission aims to hire a Director for Recruitment and Selection, as well as a Senior Deputy Director overseeing human resource planning.

Furthermore, the PSC is seeking individuals to fill roles such as Director of Compliance and Performance Management, Director of Organization Design and Career Management, and a Senior Deputy Director specializing in Organization Design and Career Management, with a focus on Career and Advisory Services. Other vacancies include Director of Legal Services, Senior Deputy Director of Board Secretariat, Senior Deputy Director of Management Information Systems, and Senior Deputy Director of Research, Policy Analysis, and Analytics.

Additionally, the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) is looking to fill 29 positions across various departments. These roles include Deputy Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Corporate Communication, Deputy Director of Supply Chain Management, and Deputy Director of Legal Services. Other positions include Assistant Directors in Investigations, Bank Resolution, Deposit Insurance and Bank Surveillance, as well as Research and Innovation. Vacancies also exist for Assistant Director of Internal Audit, Principal Bank Resolution Officer, Senior Deposit Insurance and Bank Surveillance Officer, and Senior Strategy and Planning Officer, among others.

Applicants for positions at KDIC are required to submit their applications by April 30.

Meanwhile, the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital is in search of candidates to fill the roles of Manager and Deputy Manager in Supply Chain Management.

The government posts 64 positions at three state-owned companies

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The government has announced job openings in various state-run organizations, as revealed on the MyGov platform on Tuesday, April 9.

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, is seeking to fill 24 vacancies. Positions include Director, Internal Audit (1), Chief Research Scientist (4), Deputy Director, Laboratory Services (1), Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology (1), Deputy Director, Technical Capacity Building (1), Deputy Director, Business Development Services (1), and Assistant Director, Human Resource Management (1).

Additionally, there are openings for Assistant Director, Administration, Assistant Director, Resource Mobilization and Partnership Development, Assistant Director of Information Science, Principal Risk Management and Quality Assurance Officer, Principal Legal Officer, Senior Records Management Officer, and Senior Legal Assistant, each occupying one position. The institute also seeks to hire Assistant Research Scientists (4) and drivers (2). The deadline for applications is April 29, 2024.

Kenya Power is looking to fill 24 positions, including Chief System Administrator, Enterprise Architecture and IT Infrastructure, Chief System Analyst, Business Support and Intelligence, Principal Systems Analyst (Business Intelligence), Oracle Database Administrators, System Administrators, SAP Basis Administrators, Systems Developers, System Security Analysts, and Senior Geographic Information System (GIS) Expert/Engineer. Applications must be submitted by April 22, 2024, at 5 pm.

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Ketraco) is recruiting for 16 positions, including Senior Manager, Transmission System Planning, Manager, Real-Time Operations, Manager, Substations, Manager Internal Audit, Finance, and Operations, Manager Supply Chain Management, Project Services, and Office Operations, and Senior Engineer Power Dispatch, among others. The deadline for applications is April 19, 2024, at 5 pm.

Six estates in Nairobi are notified by the government to vacate

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A notice has been issued by the national government instructing tenants in six Eastland estates, including Jogoo Road Phase I and II, Jamaa, Mbotela, Ahero, and Mawenzi Gardens, to vacate their homes within a minimum of 60 days. Housing PS Charles Hinga clarified that these estates are slated for the Affordable Housing Program as part of the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.

PS Hinga noted that several old estates are identified for redevelopment to boost rental stock, provide affordable houses for sale, and generate job opportunities for the youth. To facilitate redevelopment, all tenants in these government estates must vacate by April 30, 2024.

However, tenants are required to clear any outstanding rent arrears, utility bills, and service charges before vacating. Those complying with the vacation requirement will receive priority for purchasing or renting a house after the redevelopment is complete.

The Affordable Housing Program aims to address the country’s housing crisis by providing jobs to around a million people annually. In the 2023-24 financial year, the government allocated Sh35.2 billion to the program, despite setbacks like the High Court’s declaration of the Housing Levy as illegal on November 28, 2023. The government continues to mobilize resources for the construction of affordable and social housing units, targeting the annual construction of 200,000 affordable housing units and generating between 600,000 and one million jobs. However, the Appellate Court dismissed the application to stay the High Court’s ruling on the 1.5 percent Housing Levy, deeming it illegal.

Kenyans mock GoK Promises to Reduce Passport Processing Time to 5 Days

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The Kenyan government has promised to reduce the processing time for passports to 5 working days. This announcement comes amid uproar by Kenyans over the delays in acquiring passports, which have been caused by a backlog of applications and malfunctions with the printing machines at Nyayo House.

The Ministry of Interior, which is responsible for issuing passports, says that it is committed to providing superior service to Kenyans and that the reduction in processing time is part of this commitment. The ministry also says that it is working to address the backlog of applications and that it expects to clear it within the next 21 days.

However, Kenyans are skeptical about the government’s promises. Many have experienced delays in acquiring passports that have lasted for months or even years. Some have even been prevented from travelling for medical or education purposes due to the delays.

It remains to be seen whether the government will be able to fulfill its promise to reduce the processing time for passports to 5 days. However, the announcement is a welcome step in the right direction and Kenyans are hopeful that the government will be able to deliver on its promises.

GoK body bans “Yoni Pearls”

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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has prohibited the sale and use of vaginal detox products known as Yoni pearls. The products, which are also referred to as herbal tampons, cleansing pearls, or vaginal pearls, are not registered and licensed for use in Kenya.

In a statement, PPB CEO Fred Siyoi said that the use of Yoni pearls poses potential health risks as the PPB cannot guarantee their quality, safety, and efficacy. He urged the public to avoid using the products and to report any suspicious health products and technologies to the board.

PPB is the drug regulatory authority in Kenya and is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of all drugs, chemical substances, and medical devices in the country. The board has a mandate to protect consumers from harmful products and to ensure that only safe and effective products are available on the market.

The ban on Yoni pearls is a reminder of the importance of using only registered and licensed products. Consumers should be wary of products that make health claims and that are not regulated by the PPB. If you are unsure about the safety of a product, it is best to err on the side of caution and avoid using it.

You can report suspicious health products and technologies to the PPB through the board’s website or by dialing the USSD code *271#.

High Court Declines to Suspend Sections of Finance Act, Sets Dates for Next Steps

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The High Court has declined to suspend sections of the Finance Act, but has consolidated all petitions challenging the law.

The court said that any petitioner who wishes to amend their petition can do so by August 10. Replies must be filed seven days later, on August 17, and supplementary affidavits by August 24. All documents must be limited to 10 pages.

The court’s decision comes after a hearing on July 29, where petitioners argued that the Finance Act violates the Constitution. The government argued that the law is valid and that it is necessary to raise revenue.

The court’s decision is a setback for the petitioners, but they can still challenge the law on its merits. The next hearing is scheduled for September 12.