Public Service Commission of Kenya, PSC - Nairobi

The Public Service Commission of Kenya is a body created under chapter VIII of the Constitution of Kenya. It is an independent state organ which does not fall under the Executive, legislature or Judiciary

VISION:
To be the lead service commission in the provision, management, and development of competent human resource in the Public Service.

MISSION:
To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Core Values:-
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Equity and Diversity
- Team Spirit
- Transparency and Accountability
- Creativity and
- Continual Improvement

History
The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes  

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Commission Report, 1948;
Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments;
At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission;
Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments;
It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.
The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President.
The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities.
Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.