Tharaka University and Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) are among two institutions that scooped awards for Kenya at the 10th edition of the Continental Africa Public Service Day (APSD) celebrations, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The institutions backed by the Ministry of Public Service saw Kenya emerge as a top performer at the event on Monday night.
The biennial event brought together government institutions and innovators from across Africa to showcase groundbreaking ideas aimed at transforming public service and improving the lives of citizens.
Tharaka University received the award for Best Innovation in Service Delivery for its Poultry Melovax project, while the Kenya Forestry Research Institute's Jaza Miti Initiative was recognised as the first runner-up in the Most Accountable and Transparent Organisation category.