Kenyans are paying a heavy price for ageing, techno-phobic civil service after the Covid-19 pandemic pushed the majority of them into hibernation, leading to disruption in the delivery of services. Thirty-five per cent of the employees, according to a report prepared by the Public Service Commission (PSC), are aged between 51-60. The youth, those aged between 18 and 34, and who are less represented in the civil service, were the digital champions. Ironically, Kenyans aged below 45 make up nearly 86.3 per cent of the population, analysis of census data shows. “But now they are being forced to do it.” Margaret Kobia, the CS in charge of Public Service, did not respond to our calls or text messages.

Source: Standard Digital August 05, 2020 06:00 UTC