Kenya Shines at Africa Public Sector Awards, 2025 with Double Win

Kenya has emerged as a continental trailblazer at the 6th Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA 2025), held in Cape Town.
Under the theme "Innovation of Africa's Public Sector: Building a Digitally Driven, Sustainable and Integrated Continent," the event convened policymakers, technocrats, and change makers from across Africa to celebrate transformative governance. The State Department for Cabinet Affairs, led by Principal Secretary Dr. Idris Dokota, received two prestigious accolades: Visionary Leadership in Public Sector Transformation and Digital Transformation of the Year. These awards spotlight Kenya's commitment to modernizing governance through technology, transparency, and institutional reform.
Central to this recognition is the Cabinet Memorandum Development System (Cab Memo System) ground-breaking digital platform that streamlines how Cabinet decisions are formulated, reviewed, and executed. Spearheaded by Dr. Dokota, the system enhances interministerial coordination, promotes evidence-based policy making, and ensures timely, accountable government action. "This recognition is hum-bling and energizing. It reflects the tireless work of our team and the broader Kenyan public service, united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence," said Dr. Dokota. He added that the Cab Memo System has strengthened co-ordination across ministries, improved evidence-based decision making, and enhanced transparency in governance.
The PS said that by standardizing and digitizing Cabi-net processes, Kenya is setting an example for other African nations seeking efficient and citizen-focused public service delivery. Dr Dokota pointed out that the APSCA platform provides a unique opportunity for governments across Africa to share best practices and celebrate transformative leadership. "Kenya's success demonstrates how digital tools, combined with visionary leadership, can redefine public service for the 21st century, making it more responsive, accountable, and effective," he said. These accolades, said Dr Dokota, are not just personal achievements; they reflect the collective work of Kenyan public servants’ com-mitted to innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.
He said that Kenya's journey toward a digital, transparent, and citizen cantered public sector continues, inspiring confidence that technology and teamwork can truly transform governance and lives. "Through platforms like AP-SCA, Kenya is demonstrating that innovation in governance is not just possible it is essential for building a sustainable and integrated Africa," said the PS. He said that Kenya's out-standing performance in Cape Town extended across multiple sectors, reflecting a unified government vision for reform and innovation.
Similarly, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) clinched the Best Technologically Transformed Government Institution Award, marking recognition for its successful migration of core ser-vices such as driver licensing, vehicle registration, and testing to digital platforms. NTSA Director General, Mr. George Njao, received dual honours as Public Sector Personality of the Year and Trans-formation CEO of the Year for his leadership in steering NTSA's ambitious modernization drive, which has improved service delivery and reduced corruption risks through automation.