First, President Kenyatta, as the appointing authority, needs to be judicious in nominating individuals to public sector jobs. The government must institutionalise meritocracy as a principle in public service appointments. Underpinning this is the desire to promote efficiency in public service to give value to the taxpayers. Vacancies in public sector should be advertised and filled competitively and equitably. AdvertisementThe lesson is that the government must rethink the criteria for making public appointments, and the public ought to be alert and challenge the authorities when mistakes are made like in this case.

Source: Daily Nation January 17, 2020 20:37 UTC