The Kenya School of Government (KSG) deepened its engagement in international cooperation and public sector development on 3rd June 2026 with the official launch of the KSG–SNA Capacity Building Project.

The launch encompassed a stimulating panel featuring the Italian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Vincenzo Del Monaco, the Director General of the Kenya School of Government, Prof. Nura Mohamed, and Director General of SNA, Dr. Fabio Finito, and who highlighted the significance of the programme and its potential impact on public sector transformation.

H.E. Vincenzo Del Monaco, observed that the programme reflects the strong alignment between the development aspirations of Kenya and Italy, particularly in enhancing the quality, effectiveness, responsiveness and satisfaction in/of public service institutions.

This landmark initiative forms part of a broader regional project implemented by the Italian National School of Administration (SNA) in collaboration with partner institutions in four pilot African countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tunisia.

In Kenya, KSG serves as the key implementing partner. The project is supported by the Italian Agency for International Cooperation (AICS) under the Mattei Plan for Africa.

KSG’s Prof. Mohamed noted that the project demonstrates the successful transition from strategic dialogue to practical action, following engagements held earlier in the year between KSG and SNA leadership. He highlighted the potential to deepen collaboration among participating countries while strengthening the professional capacities of public servants.

On his part, SNA’s Dr. Finito expressed pride in the progress achieved since the inception of the initiative, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Training of Trainers (ToT) component, that would ensure sustainability by embedding knowledge and expertise within the Kenyan public service.

Recognizing the evolving demands placed on public institutions, the project focuses on five strategic thematic areas critical to governance and public sector performance: Managerial Capacities; Public Procurement; Digitalization, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence; Public Policies and Public Debt Management.