Prof. Jane Kere Imbunya

Principal Secretary, Public Service and Human Capital Development || Efficiency ☆ Talent Growth ☆ Service Excellence 🇰🇪

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In the Bible…1 Sam 1:27, 2 Timothy 1:5, Deutronomy 6:6-7 , Proverbs 22:6, Phillipines 4:6-7 & 3 John 1:4....A mother’s prayer for her children is deeply heard, valued and powerful.

Harkins & Bramwel no matter how old you become my sons you will always be my baby boys and I love you both with all my heart and soul 💙. You are my greatest Source of Joy, my biggest pride and the most valued possession your dad and I have on planet earth. From the moment you both entered into our lives ( Joe & Jane) your lives became the center piece of our entire universe in its totality.

As your mother my children I bless you today my sons with strength for your challenges, wisdom for your choices and a heart that always knows what’s worth for you.May your steps be guided towards peace and success.May you always have courage to stand tall for what is right.

Harkins & Bramwel my Kukas I bless you today & always Amen 🙏 ❤️ 💙 ♥️

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What if the person smiling beside you at work is carrying more than you can see?

In my keynote at the 5th National Mental Wellness & Counselling Conference, I spoke not only as Principal Secretary, but as an educator, mentor and widow who has learnt that pain does not check your title, diary or responsibilities before it arrives. My message was simple: awareness must become action.

Pay attention. Ask. Listen. Support. Check back. Sometimes one honest conversation can make someone’s load a little lighter. We must build workplaces where people are seen before they become invisible, heard before they become silent forever, and supported before struggle becomes crisis.

Awareness has opened the door. Now let action walk through it.

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Some days remind us that, beyond titles and public duty, we are first a human family, bound by love, loss and the strength we draw from one another.

May the love surrounding PSC Chairperson Meja and his family, and the memories Mama Grace leaves behind, bring comfort in the days ahead. Her life reminds us that the values we carry into service often begin at home.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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A healthy workplace is not one where nobody struggles. It is one where people know they do not have to struggle alone.

Today at Emara Ole Sereni, I was honoured to serve as Chief Guest at the 5th National Mental Wellness & Counselling Conference, with our Counselling Services team, Nation Media Group, Institute of Human Resource Management, Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association and partners.

Our message was simple: workplace wellness must move from awareness to action. When people feel heard, supported and safe to seek help, they are better able to serve, create, lead and still have something left for those they love. Through our Directorate of Counselling and Wellness Services, we continue to strengthen confidential counselling, trauma care, wellness programmes and specialist referrals for public servants.

Mental well-being is the foundation of excellent service. Let us build workplaces where “Are you okay?” matters just as much as “Is the work done?”

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Every shilling entrusted to public service should stand up to scrutiny because accountability is how trust is earned.

Today at Harambee House, I chaired the Exit Conference for the final audit of our State Department for the year ended 30 June 2026, together with officials from the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG). We reviewed the issues raised, Management’s responses and the way forward. For Kenyans, this work matters: stronger controls mean better use of public resources and better services.

I emphasised timely responses, compliance and continuous improvement. Accountability first. We keep learning, correcting and serving better.

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Good conversations can start with a simple courtesy call and open space for fresh ideas on service.

Today, I welcomed Eng. Andrew Lomosi, Managing Director of Chevron Africa and Chair of the Lomosi Foundation, to my office. I was glad to hear more about the Foundation’s work in health, education and economic empowerment, especially in Vihiga County. Karibu sana, Eng. Lomosi.

Meaningful dialogue can spark practical change for our communities.

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Good public service grows stronger when conversations cross borders.

I was pleased to receive Hon. Nancy Abisai today, who represented Kenya in the 3rd East African Legislative Assembly (2012–2017). We exchanged views on stronger collaboration, public service and regional development because better regional coordination can mean stronger institutions, wider opportunities and better services for our people.

Thank you for the visit and the productive discussion.

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A prayer, a word of encouragement, and a renewed sense of purpose.

I was pleased to receive Bishop Benard Khatechi, Head of Elohim Baptist Church-Kenya, at Harambee House, Nairobi, where he prayed for my work and service to our nation. I deeply appreciated his encouragement. In public service, such moments strengthen the resolve to keep showing up, listening and delivering for Kenyans.

Serving the people is a calling. And I remain grateful for every prayer along the journey.

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Honoured to serve as Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 5th National Mental Wellness and Counselling Conference on 25 September 2026 in Nairobi.

A healthy Public Service begins with healthy people. As we reform and strengthen our institutions, we must equally prioritise psychological safety, access to counselling and workplaces where every public servant feels supported and empowered to thrive.

I look forward to a robust conversation on placing mental wellness at the heart of our workplaces and, ultimately, better service delivery to Kenyans.

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Kenya’s next chapter will be built by the choices we make today, especially how we prepare our people, institutions and public services for the decades ahead.

At the National Treasury, I joined PS for Economic Planning Dr. Bonface Makokha, our directors and Heads of Departments for consultations on our State Department’s role in Kenya Vision 2060. Our focus is practical: stronger human capital, smarter digital systems, capable institutions and services that work better for wananchi.

That means a Public Service that is easier to access, quicker to respond and better prepared for tomorrow. Step by step, we are helping shape a future that puts people at the centre.

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“Beyond the sky, there is space.”

That line came back to me today when Huduma Kenya CEO CPA Ben Kai Chilumo visited my office with a surprise gift. As he congratulated me on becoming Professor, we laughed about how Huduma now brags that their boss is a Professor and how, in his words, I have finished the sky and am now heading into space.

Then I opened the box: a beautiful black executive handbag, with elegant beadwork and a striking red interior. I was absolutely delighted! Thank you, CEO Chilumo and the entire Huduma Kenya family for the beautiful bag and constant support. I promise to carry it to work tomorrow.

Beyond the sky, there is space and we keep rising.

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Kenya’s next chapter cannot be written from boardrooms alone. It must reflect the realities, hopes and ideas of our people.

At Harambee House today, I met Heads of Departments from the State Department of Public Service and Human Capital Development to review outcomes of the Beyond Vision 2030 consultations and agree on key recommendations and the way forward.

The goal is practical: better public services, stronger opportunities and a development agenda that works for Kenyans. The voice of the people matters.

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Public service works best when we keep the doors open and the conversation moving.

Today, I was pleased to receive Hon. Yussuf Mohamed Farah, Member of Parliament for Wajir West, during an official visit. I always value these moments of engagement with leaders serving our people across Kenya.

They help keep public institutions connected to the realities on the ground, so concerns can be heard and service can respond better.

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Good government is felt in the everyday moments: when an enquiry is answered faster, a process moves smoothly, and a citizen receives the service they need.

Today, I was pleased to receive my colleague, Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development, Mr. Shadrack Mwangolo Mwadime, for a courtesy visit. We had a warm and productive discussion on strengthening coordination across the Public Service. For Kenyans, better coordination means fewer gaps between institutions, quicker responses and more seamless services.

We will continue working together, building a professional, responsive and citizen-centred Public Service that works for every Kenyan.

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DCC Grounds Emusire, Emuhaya Constituency, Vihiga County. Huduma ya Serikali Mashinani

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Maseno Polytechnic, Luanda Constituency, Vihiga County Huduma mashinani is here for you.

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The best part of leadership is not the title. It is seeing someone else believe more deeply in what they can become.

I was delighted to welcome Mercy Njoki Wango for a courtesy call and professional engagement. She shared how my leadership and dedication to public service have inspired her own journey, words I received with genuine humility and gratitude.

I encouraged Mercy to keep choosing excellence, integrity and service. When professionals carry those values from Nairobi to every corner of Kenya, wananchi feel the difference through better, more responsive service. Mercy, keep learning, growing and serving with purpose.

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Leadership is remembered not only in big decisions, but in the quiet gestures that make people feel seen.

Today, I presented our Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, with a token of appreciation for the kindness and support he extended to me during my conferment dinner.

Such thoughtfulness strengthens the trust and teamwork that help us serve Kenyans across the country better. Asante sana, CS, for making a special milestone even more memorable. May God bless you abundantly.

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Today, I was honoured to join the Head of Public Service,Mr. Felix Koskei for a high level consultative meeting aimed at streamlining the authentication of academic credentials by recruiters and prospective employers.

During the meeting, we discussed practical measures to strengthen verification systems, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and leverage technology to make credential authentication faster, more secure, and accessible to all employers. These efforts will safeguard public institutions from fraudulent hires, uphold the value of legitimate qualifications, and restore public confidence in the recruitment process.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing human capital excellence, ethical recruitment, and institutional integrity. We will continue to work closely with our partners in education, examinations, and public service to ensure that Kenya’s workforce is not only qualified but also trustworthy, competent, and ready to serve with distinction.

Together, we are building a Public Service that reflects the best of Kenya.