The 3rd National Wagebill Conference 15th – 17th April 2024 – The 3rd National Wagebill Conference 15th

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The 3rd National Wage Bill Conference

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Question-and-answer session on revenue and wage bill management - Day 2

Third National Wage Bill Conference Day 2

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About the Conference

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) jointly convenes the Third National Wage Bill Conference (NWBC) to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered, and solutions adopted in the public wage bill sustainability through productivity improvement.

During the 10th Ordinary Session of the National and County Governments Coordinating Summit meeting held at State House, Nairobi on 18 December 2023, under the Chairmanship of H.E. The President, the Summit resolved (Resolution 15) that SRC, jointly with the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) and Council of Governors (COG), should convene the NWBC, 2024.

Further, the resolution states that the national government committed to reduce its wage bill to 35 per cent of revenue in line with the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act (PFM), 2012, by 2028 and urged the county governments to align.

Conference Speakers

Chief Justice (Emeritus) David Maraga, FCIArb, EGH

Caucus Panelists

Chairperson, Human Resource, Labour and Social Welfare, Council of Governors

Governor, Mombasa County

Governor, Tharaka Nithi County

Governor, Homa Bay County

Vice Chairperson, Council of Governors

Chairperson, Security Committee, Council of Governors

Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Service.

Chairperson State Corporations Advisory Committee

Director, Malaysia Productivity Corporation

Chairperson, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Ag. Secretary General, Pan-African Productivity Association

Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Economic Affairs

Lead Governance Specialist, World Bank

President, Pan-African Productivity Association

Executive Director/CEO, Federation of Kenya Employers

Commissioner, Teachers Service Commission

Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu

Advisor Finance and Governance, Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs

Chancellor, Kenyatta University

Chairman, Kenyatta University Council

Board Member, National Taxpayers Association

Group CEO, Jubilee Insurance

Chief Human Resources Officer, Safaricom

Chairperson, Kisii University Council

Central Organization of Trade Union, Kenya

Senior Lecturer, Kenyatta University

Facilitators

Vice Chairperson, Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Commissioner, Salaries and Remuneration Commission

Senior Lecturer, Kenyatta University

Commission Secretary/CEO, Commission on Revenue Allocation

Secretary, Productivity, National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre

Chief Executive Officer, Council of Governors

Chief Executive Officer, Inter-Governmental Relations Technical Committee

Conference Programme

Day 1 agenda

Monday, April 15, 2024

TIME	SESSION			PRESENTER/SPEAKER		FACILITATOR
7:00 - 8:30am	Arrival and Registration. Tea is served.
8:30 - 8:35am	Prayers, National and East African Anthems					Commissioner Wangui Muchiri, HSC Commissioner, Salaries and Remuneration Commission
8:35 – 11:35am	Opening Remarks			Mrs. Lyn Mengich, FIHRM, EBS Chairperson, Salaries Remuneration Commission
	Opening Remarks			H.E. FCPA. Ahmed Abdullahi, EGH Vice Chairperson, Council of Governors
	Reaping the benefits of a fiscally sustainable public service wage bill			John K. Monyoncho, MCIArb, MBS Commissioner, Salaries Remuneration Commission
	Public service productivity as a driver of economic growth: Case of Malaysia			Mr. Mohamad Muzaffar Abdul Hamid Director, Talent Development Section, Malaysia Productivity Corporation
	Keynote address			Mr. Felix K. Koskei, EGH Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service
	Productivity mainstreaming in the public service: From activity to impact Way forward for productivity mainstreaming in the public service.			Ms. Veronica M. Nduva, CBS Principal Secretary, State Department for Performance and Delivery Management
	A synopsis of the productivity measurement model: Current status and strategies to institutionalise productivity to improve public service delivery.			Mr. Shadrack M. Mwadime, EBS Principal Secretary, State Department for Labour, and Skills Development
	PLENARY
11:35 – 1:30pm	Optimal staffing levels for wage bill sustainability in the national government			Amb. Anthony M. Muchiri, CBS Chairperson, Public Service Commission		Hon. Dr. Kipkurui S. Chepkwony Chief Executive Officer, Inter-governmental Relations Technical Committee
	Optimal staffing levels for wage bill sustainability in the county governments			H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, EGH Chairperson, Human Resource, Labour and Social Welfare, Council of Governors
	Implication of devolution and transfer of functions on fiscal sustainability of public service wage bill			CPA. Kithinji Kiragu, MBS, OGW Chairperson, Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee
	Implication of proliferation of State corporations on the public wage bill			Mr. Philip Mongóny Chairperson, State Corporations Advisory Committee
	Leveraging technology to enhance controls accountability in the public service payroll			Mr. Amos N. Gathecha, EBS, ndc(K) Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Service
	PLENARY
1:30 – 2:30pm	LUNCH BREAK
CAUCUS DISCUSSIONS
TIME	TOPIC	CAUCUS	PANELLIST		MODERATOR
2:30 – 4:30pm	Overcoming the hurdles towards 35% wage bill to revenue ratio and strategies and action plans for a fiscally sustainable wage bill	County Governments Venue: Auditorium	H.E. FCPA. Ahmed Abdullahi, EGH Vice Chairperson, Council of Governors H.E. Benjamin Cheboi, EGH Chairperson, Security Committee, Council of Governors H.E. Abdullswamad Nassir Governor, Mombasa County Mr. Kwame Owino Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Economic Affairs Dr. Abraham Rogo, PhD Country Manager, International Budget Partnership Ms. Donna Andrews Lead Governance Specialist, World Bank		CPA. Kithinji Kiragu, MBS, OGW Chairperson, Inter-governmental Relations Technical Committee
		State Corporations and Public Universities Venue: Media Centre	Mr. Philip Mongóny Chairperson, State Corporations Advisory Committee Hon. Abdikadir H. Mohammed, SC Prof. Daniel Mugendi, PhD, EBS Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu FCPA. Agnes Odhiambo, CBS Advisor Finance and Governance, Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs		Dr. Jacob Omolo, PhD Senior Lecturer, School of Economics, Kenyatta University
		Ministries, State Departments and Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices Venue: Pavilion	Amb. Francis Muthaura, EGH Chancellor, Kenyatta University Mr. Amos N. Gathecha, EBS, ndc(K) Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Service Ms. Jacqueline Mugo, EBS, MBS Executive Director/CEO, Federation of Kenya Employers Amb. Anthony M. Muchiri, CBS Chairperson, Public Service Commission		CPA. James Katule Commission Secretary/CEO, Commission on Revenue Allocation
4:30pm	HEALTH BREAK AND DEPARTURE

Conference Count Down

TIME	SESSION		PRESENTER/SPEAKER		FACILITATOR
7:00 - 8:30am	Arrival and Registration. Tea is served
8:30 – 12:20pm	Prayer				Dr. Amani Komora, PhD, MBS Vice Chairperson, Salaries and Remuneration Commission
	Opening Remarks		Hon. Florence K. Bore, EGH Cabinet Secretary, Labour, and Social Protection
	Public service productivity as a driver of economic growth and service delivery: Case of South Africa		Dr. Anneline Chetty, PhD Ag. Chairperson, Productivity South Africa
	Areas of wastage in the public wage bill		FCPA. Nancy Gathungu, CBS Auditor General FCPA. Dr. Margaret N. Nyakang’o, PhD, CBS Controller of Budget
	Productivity mainstreaming in Commercial State Corporations: Case of Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC		Eng. Peter Njenga Managing Director and CEO, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC
	Productivity mainstreaming in Service State Corporations: Case of Kenya Bureau of Standards		Mrs. Esther Ngari Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards
	Productivity mainstreaming in ministries and State departments: Case of Ministry of Health		Ms. Mary M. Muriuki, HSC Principal Secretary, Public Health and Professional Standards
	PLENARY
12:20 – 1:30pm	Towards a transformative public service culture in Kenya: Productivity, accountability, and citizen centricity		Amb. Anthony M. Muchiri, CBS Chairperson, Public Service Commission		Prof. Ludeki Chweya, PhD, CBS
	Citizen expectations on productivity, accountability, and service delivery		Mr. Sam Mwaura Board Member, National Taxpayers Association
	PLENARY
1:30 – 2:30pm	LUNCH BREAK
CAUCUS DISCUSSION
TIME	TOPIC	CAUCUS		PANELIST	MODERATOR
2:30 – 4:30pm	Strategies and action plans for productivity improvement in the public service.	Commercial State Corporations Venue: Media Centre		Dr. Ben Chumo, PhD., OGW Chairman, Kenyatta University Council Mr. Paul Kasimu Chief Human Resources Officer, Safaricom PLC Eng. Peter Njenga Managing Director and CEO, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC Mrs. Esther Ngari Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards Dr. Sara Ruto, PhD, EBS Chairperson, Kisii University Council Mr. Cyprian Mayamba President, Pan-African Productivity Association	Dr. Nahashon L. Moitalel, PhD Secretary, Productivity, National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre
		Service (Counties, Ministries, State Departments, Counties and Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices) Venue: Auditorium		Dr. Julius Kipngetich, PhD, CBS Group CEO, Jubilee Insurance H.E. Hon. Muthomi Njuki, EGH Governor, Tharaka Nithi County H.E. Gladys Wanga, EGH Governor, Homa Bay County Dr. Stephen Njaramba, PhD Senior Lecturer, School of Economics, Kenyatta University CPA. Kosgey Kolil Central Organization of Trade Union, Kenya Mr. Mohamad Muzaffar Abdul Hamid Director, Talent Development Section Malaysia Productivity Corporation	Mr. John K. Monyoncho, MCIArb, MBS Commissioner, Salaries and Remuneration Commission
2:30 – 4:30pm	Public service culture in Kenya: Public perception and citizen expectations	Public service culture Venue: Pavilion		H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, EGH Chairperson, Human Resource, Labour and Social Welfare, Council of Governors Amb. Anthony M. Muchiri, CBS Chairperson, Public Service Commission Mr. Sam Mwaura Board Member, National Taxpayers Association Dr. David Oginde, PhD Chairperson, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission CS Sharon Kisire, FIHRM Commissioner, Teachers Service Commission Ms. Amelia Naidoo Ag. Secretary General, Pan-African Productivity Association	Prof. Ludeki Chweya, PhD, CBS
4:30pm	HEALTH BREAK AND DEPARTURE

TIME	SESSION	PRESENTER/SPEAKER	FACILITATOR
7:00 - 8:30am	Arrival and Registration. Tea is served
8:30 – 10:30am	Prayer		Dr. Mumbua Munyao, PhD, IMIc, MBS Commissioner, Salaries and Remuneration Commission
	Key highlights from Caucus discussions	Caucus Moderator/s
	Highlight on strategies and action plans from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and county governments	Dr. Amani Komora, PhD, MBS Vice Chairperson, SRC Ms. Mary Mwiti Chief Executive Officer, Council of Governors
	Role of leadership in transformation of the public service to a productive, accountable and citizen-centric public service	Chief Justice (Emeritus) David Maraga, FCIArb, EGH
10:30am	Arrival of His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, C.G.H President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief of the Defence Forces		Master of Ceremony (State functions)
	National Anthem and East Africa Anthem
	Welcoming remarks	Mrs. Lyn Mengich, FIHRM, EBS Chairperson, SRC
	Panel discussion	Mrs. Lyn Mengich, FIHRM, EBS Chairperson, SRC Dr. Anneline Chetty, PhD Ag. Chairperson, Productivity South Africa H.E. Anne Waiguru, EGH Chairperson, Council of Governors Hon. Moses K. Kuria, HSC Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Chief Justice (Emeritus) David Maraga, FCIArb, EGH	Ms. Wangui Muchiri, HSC Commissioner, Salaries and Remuneration Commission
	Reading and submission of Resolutions	Mrs. Lyn Mengich, FIHRM, EBS Chairperson, SRC	Master of Ceremony (State functions)
	Remarks	H.E. Anne Waiguru, EGH Chairperson, Council of Governors Hon. Moses K. Kuria, HSC Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management Mr. Felix K. Koskei, EGH Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH Prime Cabinet Secretary H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya
	Address by His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, C.G.H President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief of the Defence Forces
	Wage Bill Accountability Awards
	LUNCH AND DEPARTURE

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