Dozens of senior officials and staff at Kenya's Office of the Deputy President are preparing to resign from public service [1, 2].
This wave of departures comes as the country approaches the 2027 general election. The sudden exit of high-level personnel could disrupt administrative continuity and signal shifts in political alignment within the government's executive branch.
Staff members in Nairobi are reportedly planning their departures to exit the public sector before the election cycle reaches its peak [1, 2]. To facilitate these exits, a budget allocation of Sh95.4 million has been set aside for gratuity payments [1].
The scale of the expected turnover involves dozens of employees, including senior officials who hold key roles within the office [1, 2]. These payments are intended to cover the legal and contractual obligations owed to staff as they transition out of their government roles.
While the specific reasons for each individual resignation were not detailed, the timing coincides with the lead-up to the 2027 polls [1, 2]. The government must now manage the financial burden of these payouts while ensuring the office remains functional during a critical political period.
“Dozens of senior officials and staff at Kenya's Office of the Deputy President are preparing to resign.”
The anticipated mass resignation indicates a period of instability or strategic repositioning within the Deputy President's inner circle. In Kenyan politics, staff turnover ahead of a general election often reflects shifting loyalties or the desire of public servants to avoid being tied to a specific administration during a volatile campaign period.
