PSC chairperson Francis Meja with Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Interim Executive Director Emily Stanger Sfeile and other officials pose for a photo after the meeting/COURTESY
Public Service Commission (PSC) chairperson Francis Meja has called for a review of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) curriculum to equip future public servants with skills in productivity, artificial intelligence and other emerging global challenges.
Meja said the public service must continuously adapt to a rapidly changing environment by preparing a new generation of leaders capable of embracing innovation while upholding integrity and ethical leadership.
He spoke during a meeting with Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Interim Executive Director Emily Stanger Sfeile, who paid him a courtesy call at his office.
"The future of the public service depends on leaders who embrace productivity, uphold values and ethics, and are ready to respond to emerging challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence," Meja said.
He said integrating emerging technologies into the fellowship programme would better prepare young public officers to improve service delivery and drive reforms across government institutions.
The PSC chairperson also acknowledged the contribution of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship in nurturing the next generation of public service leaders.
He said the programme has played an important role in building leadership capacity by exposing participants to governance, public policy and management skills needed to strengthen public institutions.
Meja noted that as governments increasingly adopt digital technologies and data-driven decision-making, public servants must possess the competencies required to respond to evolving citizen expectations and complex policy challenges.
PSC chairperson Francis Meja (right) with Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Interim Executive Director Emily Stanger Sfeile pose for a photo after the meeting/COURTESY
He added that productivity, innovation and accountability should form the cornerstone of future leadership training within the public service.
The meeting also explored ways to strengthen collaboration between the Public Service Commission and Emerging Public Leaders to ensure the fellowship remains responsive to evolving national and global priorities.
The Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship is designed to prepare promising young professionals for leadership roles in Kenya's public service through structured training, mentorship and practical exposure to government operations.
The programme seeks to cultivate ethical, competent and innovative leaders capable of driving reforms and improving public service delivery.
Meja's remarks come as the government continues to promote digital transformation and the adoption of emerging technologies across public institutions as part of broader efforts to enhance efficiency, accountability and citizen-centred service delivery.
