Question

What are the functions of the Civil Service in Kenya?

Answer 1

• It provides services required by the people in various sectors of the economy.
• It keeps government records/documents which ensures continuity in the provision of public service.
• It explains government policies to the people in order to make them easily understood by the pubic
• It maintains law and order /security through various security organs like the Kenya Police/National intelligence Services.
• It monitors the implementation of government projects/policies in order to ensure proper use of public resources.
• It defends the country from external aggression through the Kenya Defence Forces.
• It liaises with other countries/international organizations which conduct business with government.
• Through the Judiciary, it settles disputes which arise among the people.