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The Head of Government Delivery Services (GDS) Peter Mbae has resigned citing a challenging work environment and long-standing unresolved issues.

In a formal request to relinquish his duties via his X account on Monday, January 13, 2025, Mbae outlined his journey in public service and the circumstances that led to his resignation.

Mbae revealed that the Public Service Commission first appointed him in January 2023 as the Secretary of Investments Promotion in the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry (MITI). During this time, he also served as the Head of the Ministerial Delivery Unit.

In October 2023, Mbae transitioned to the Ministry of Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, where he was appointed Head of Ministerial Programmes.

His responsibilities increased in June 2024 when he became the Head of Government Delivery Services, a position tasked with overseeing the implementation of government programmes and projects across various ministries, departments, and agencies.

He said he approached his work with utmost commitment and a genuine desire to contribute to the Kenya Kwanza Government’s vision of sustainable transformation for citizens. However, he noted that persistent unresolved issues had made it impossible for him to effectively carry out his duties.

“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 stated.

Adding;

“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, and my position as Head of Government Delivery Services is no longer tenable.”

Mbae expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve but requested to be formally disengaged from his position to pursue other interests.

He emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability to the Kenyan public, particularly given the widespread attention surrounding his appointment.

“In order to be accountable to the people of Kenya, owing to the fact that the appointment was widely circulated, I therefore request to formally disengage from this appointment so as to pursue other interests.
I thank you for the opportunity and trust you bestowed on me to serve in the public service,” Mbae stated.