{"id":675,"date":"2025-02-21T15:55:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T15:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/?p=675"},"modified":"2025-02-21T15:55:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T15:55:49","slug":"immigration-ps-julius-bitok-crowned-best-performing-ps-heres-why-he-stands-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/2025\/02\/21\/immigration-ps-julius-bitok-crowned-best-performing-ps-heres-why-he-stands-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration PS Julius Bitok Crowned Best Performing PS\u2014Here\u2019s Why He Stands Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a major shake-up of Kenya\u2019s public service rankings, Principal Secretary Julius Bitok of the State Department of Immigration has been named the best-performing PS<\/strong> in a survey conducted by Politrack Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The survey, released on February 21, 2025<\/strong>, evaluated Principal Secretaries across various ministries based on efficiency, service delivery, and public perception.<\/p>\n

Bitok topped the list with an impressive 76.5% approval rating<\/strong>, tying with Energy PS Alex Wachira<\/strong> for the number one spot. The survey, which assessed 1,068 respondents from across Kenya<\/strong>, highlighted Bitok\u2019s exceptional leadership in streamlining Kenya\u2019s immigration services, reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks, and enhancing digital transformation in the sector.<\/p>\n

Why Did Bitok Rank First?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bitok\u2019s leadership at the Immigration Department has been widely praised<\/strong> for its modernization efforts. Under his tenure, Kenya has seen:<\/p>\n

\u2705 Faster Passport Processing<\/strong> \u2013 The turnaround time for passport issuance has significantly improved, with most applications now processed within two weeks<\/strong>, down from the previous months-long delays.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Digitization of Immigration Services<\/strong> \u2013 The government has expanded its e-Citizen<\/strong> platform, making it easier for Kenyans to apply for travel documents and work permits online.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Crackdown on Corruption<\/strong> \u2013 Bitok has spearheaded efforts to eliminate corrupt practices<\/strong> within immigration offices, leading to increased public trust in the department.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Improved Border Control<\/strong> \u2013 His department has strengthened security measures at entry points, ensuring efficient screening while facilitating smoother movement for travelers.<\/p>\n

Other Top Performers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While Bitok shined in Immigration, Health PS Mary Muthoni<\/strong> secured the second<\/strong> position with a 76.2% rating<\/strong>, reflecting her strong performance in handling Kenya\u2019s public health crisis<\/strong> and implementing affordable healthcare reforms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Mining PS Elijah Mwangi<\/strong> took the third spot<\/strong>, while Roads PS Joseph Mungai<\/strong> and Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho<\/strong> rounded out the top five.<\/p>\n

Implications of the Survey<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The survey results could play a crucial role in potential government reshuffles<\/strong>, with top performers like Bitok likely to retain their positions<\/strong> or be considered for higher roles<\/strong>. As Kenyans demand greater accountability<\/strong>, this ranking highlights those driving positive change in government.<\/p>\n

With public service efficiency<\/strong> under the microscope, will other PSs step up their game<\/strong>? Or will Bitok continue to set the gold standard<\/strong>? Only time will tell!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a major shake-up of Kenya\u2019s public service rankings, Principal Secretary Julius Bitok of the State Department of Immigration has been named the best-performing PS in a survey conducted by Politrack Africa. The survey, released on February 21, 2025, evaluated Principal Secretaries across various ministries based on efficiency, service delivery, and public perception. Bitok topped […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-675","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics"],"blocksy_meta":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stateupdate.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/images-2025-02-21T185439.370.jpeg?fit=630%2C350&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pc68Dd-aT","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=675"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":677,"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675\/revisions\/677"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=675"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=675"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stateupdate.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=675"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}