President William Ruto has issued a directive to the Public Service Commission (PSC) to prioritize the President’s Awards’ certificates when it comes to recruitment of individuals for government jobs.
Speaking at the President’s Award ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, October 17, President Ruto directed PSC to prioritize President’s Gold Award certificates in government hiring.
He emphasized that recruitment should primarily consider awardees of this prestigious certificate, highlighting the government’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding youth excellence and achievement.
“I will instruct the Public Service to consider the President Awardees especially the Gold medal awardees when it comes to employability of our young people,” Ruto said.
“The awardees made a very passionate plea to us as parents in what we can do to secure the place of our children.”
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Ruto Directs Use of President’s Award Certificate in PSC Hiring
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had earlier stated that the certificate is very premium and is compared to the level of gold.
“I think it is important to find ways through Public Service Commission that this certificate is given premium recognition when getting an opportunity for a person to be hired through public service,” Murkomen said.
The event was attended by 1,517 gold awardees representing 2,397 who have worked tirelessly over the past two to three years to achieve this prestigious honor which represents the highest accomplishment of the Presidential award programme.
About the President’s Award
The President’s Award – Kenya (PA-K) is an agency established under the President’s Award Act No. 30 of 2017. PA-K offers an engaging self-development program accessible to young people across the country, equipping them with valuable life skills to positively impact themselves, their communities, the nation, and the world.
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The President’s Award – Kenya (PA-K) recognizes and celebrates young people’s achievements outside traditional academics through a non-formal education framework.
Targeting youth aged 14 to 24, the program equips participants with essential life skills for success, encouraging them to gain universal skills by staying active, volunteering in their communities, and exploring adventure beyond the classroom.
Since its launch in Kenya in 1966, PA-K has operated as part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a program active in over 140 countries.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh founded the Award in 1956 with Kurt Hahn and Sir John Hunt.
Today, PA-K impacts over 121,000 young people across Kenya, reaching schools, universities, colleges, youth groups, and rehabilitation centers, and fostering personal growth and resilience.
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