I have the pleasure to introduce the 1989 Annual Report of the Public Service Commission of Kenya. This is of special significance to me personally since it is the first time I am doing so as the new Chairman of the Commission. In the period under review two changes took place in the membership of the Commission. Mr. P. A. N. mathenge retired after long and committed service to this Commission. Similarly, Mr. J. S. Mathenge retired after three years’ service as the Chairman. For some time our operating strength has been 12 members but after the above retirement we have operated with strength of 10. This, however, did not affect the operations of the Commission with regard to volume and quality of work and I thank the Commissioners for this. Similarly, I commend the work done by our Secretariat in support of the Commission. On my appointment as Chairman, the other longest serving Commissioner, Mrs. F. M. Otete, was appointed the Deputy Chairman and has ably performed this role. As pointed out in earlier reports, the Public Service has considerably expanded since independence due to normal growth and expansion. In the year under review the Public Service Commission continued to play its role as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya. The challenges facing it become more and more as unemployment rises. The figures of those seeking to enter the Civil Service from University and Colleges rise every year. However, the Commission has met this challenge without fear or favour and has continued to enjoy the confidence of both the Civil Servants and the public. The co-operation received from ministries and departments is appreciated, particularly from the Permanent Secretaries themselves. Special mention here is the Head of the Public Service in the Office of the President and the Director of Personnel Management. Finally, I wish to express my gratitude’s to His Excellency the President, Hon. D. T. arap Moi, for appointing me the Chairman of the Commission and for his continued guidance in the performance of our duties.