A delegation from Tharaka University (TUN) led by the Council Chair, Prof. Peter N. Keiyoro, today joined leaders from government, academia, the private sector, and development partners at the National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026 being held at the Kenya School of Government, Nairobi.
Convened by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), the three-day conference is being held under the theme “Productivity for Fiscal Sustainability and Efficient Service Delivery.” The forum seeks to promote a national conversation on enhancing productivity, strengthening performance management systems, and fostering accountability across institutions to ensure efficient utilization of resources and improved service delivery.
Day One featured high-level discussions on transforming national productivity and performance for fiscal sustainability, with participants exploring strategies for re-engineering performance management systems to promote objectivity, accountability and measurable outcomes in public service delivery. The sessions emphasized that productivity should be at the heart of institutional operations, enabling organizations to achieve more with available resources while delivering greater value to citizens.
The conference was officially opened by Mr. Felix K. Koskei, E.G.H, Chief of Staff and Head of The Public Service, who challenged institutions to embrace productivity as a key driver of sustainable development, fiscal responsibility, and improved service delivery.
Among the distinguished leaders who graced the event was Martha Koome, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, who underscored the importance of building a productivity-oriented workforce and institutional culture focused on results. Drawing from the Judiciary’s experience, she highlighted how a deliberate focus on productivity, accountability, and performance measurement has enabled the Judiciary to significantly improve its efficiency, achieving a case clearance rate of approximately 104 percent—meaning it resolved more cases than were filed during the reporting period.
Chief Justice Koome noted that a productivity-driven approach not only improves service delivery but also creates a fair system where outstanding performance is recognized and rewarded. In line with the conference theme, participants emphasized that institutions must cultivate a culture where hardworking and high-performing individuals are acknowledged and incentivized, while underperformance is addressed through appropriate accountability measures. Such an approach is expected to enhance motivation, boost institutional performance, and contribute to fiscal sustainability through more efficient use of resources.
For Tharaka University, the conference presents an important opportunity to benchmark best practices in productivity and performance management as the University continues to strengthen excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community service. Through its participation, TUN reaffirms its commitment to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results-oriented service delivery in support of national development.
