Margaret Kobia

Margaret Kanyiri Kobia (nee Rukaria) is a Kenyan who was nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta as Cabinet Secretary for the Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, on 26 January 2018. Prior to her current position, she served as the chairperson of the Kenya Public Service Commission from December 2012 until January 2018.

Quotes

• Legal steps for terminating a worker on permanent and contract terms must be respected by all otherwise counties risk spending public funds in running court battles.
  • Magaret Kobia said, (The Standard)

• • "Women in Leadership and Decision Making in our Country has been a long windy journey with many obstacles along the way. However, the determination and commitment of the many women to ensure their perspectives are brought into the fore, cannot be ignored."

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• • "My desire to serve in the education sector begun when I was very young. I am a

career teacher and I have continued to make my contribution at various levels of educational institutions."

• • "The best leaders are always those who are open to new possibilities and new

learning. They seek to sharpen others, so as to be sharpened and challenged in turn. Seek mentors who can nurture, and are open to mutual sharpening of one another."

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