Peter Mbae, the Head of Government Delivery Services (GDS), has tendered his resignation, citing unresolved issues that made his position untenable.
In a letter addressed to the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei on Monday, January 13, Mbae explained that despite his dedication and efforts, he could no longer effectively carry out his duties.
“Despite my passion, focus, and consistency, for reasons and issues that I have consistently brought to your attention and have not been resolved to date, it has not been possible to carry out my duties as intended. My position as Head of Government Delivery Services is no longer tenable,” Mbae stated.
He further emphasized the need to be accountable to the public, noting that his appointment was widely publicized. “In order to be accountable to the people of Kenya, I, therefore, request to formally disengage from this appointment so as to pursue other interests,” he added.
Mbae outlined his professional journey, which began in January 2023 when he was appointed Secretary of Investments Promotion by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in the Ministry of Trade. He later served as the Head of the Ministerial Delivery Unit before being appointed Head of Ministerial Programmes in the Ministry of Public Service in October 2023.
In June 2024, he took on the role of Head of Government Delivery Services, tasked with overseeing the implementation of government programs and projects across various ministries, departments, and agencies.
“In all these positions, I served diligently with utmost commitment and sacrifice, driven solely by the genuine desire to achieve sustainable transformation in the lives of citizens in line with the Kenya Kwanza Government manifesto,” Mbae remarked.
While Mbae did not specify the exact nature of the unresolved issues, his resignation highlights challenges within the coordination and execution of government programs. His departure raises questions about the effectiveness of mechanisms designed to ensure the delivery of government projects.
The Office of the Public Service is yet to comment on Mbae’s resignation or address the concerns he raised.
