BY SAMIE WAIKORI

Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, says the Public Service Bill 2025 will become a key legislative instrument under the Human Capital Development Pillar.

The Human Capital Development Pillar is among the four pillars of the GNUT policy statement.

The four policy pillars are; unity and stability, economic transformation, infrastructure development, and human capital development. 

Speaking during the debate on the second reading of Public Service Bill 2025 last week, Manele stressed that the Public Service bill is a key legislative instrument under the Human Capital Development Pillar that reflects the government’s commitment to strenghten the capacity, professionalism, and integrity of our public service.

“In particular, this bill sets the basis for the implementation of the nine policy statements of GNUT under the Ministry of Public Service.

“This bill is also critical to advance the government’s priorities in the other three pillars of economic transformation, infrastructure development, and unity and stability.

“Because the bill addresses the workforce, the hands, legs, and eyes, and institutional functions that will lead and support implementation of any Government policy, including the transformation agenda of GNUT,” he highlighted.

Moreover, the PM said the bill is timely, considering the crucial need to reform the public service.

The policy objectives of the Public Service Bill 2025 are clear and seek to;

• Promote a professional and responsive public service
• Provide a clear and comprehensive legal framework
• Strengthen accountability and transparency
• Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of key office holders
• Outline the rights and obligations of all public offices
• Promote uniform employment and management practices
• Create a platform for continuous improvement and innovation

“I can attest with confidence that the objectives are sound, internally consistent with each other, and will strengthen and improve our public service,” he said.

Manele further stated that the Public Service Bill 2025 represents a bold and necessary step toward modernizing and reforming the public service.

“It reflects our collective commitment to building a responsive, ethical, and accountable public service, one that is equipped to meet the demands of today and the aspirations of tomorrow.

“The incorporation of some of the key recommendations in the Bills and Legislation Committee further enhances the bill’s integrity and relevance,” he said.

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