FCS Dr. Joseph Kinyua, EGH is the immediate former Head of Public Service. He has had an illustrious career spanning over 44 years in public service and has a wealth of experience in public administration. He is credited with the effectively holding a pivotal role in implementing key government initiatives and reforms including the liberalization of the financial services sector, the foreign exchange market and the trade and capital accounts of the balance of payments among other initiatives. Prior to his appointment as the Head of Public Services in 2013, he had served in various senior positions in the government, including as Permanent Secretary to the National Treasury. He has also served in various roles at the Central Bank of Kenya, including as a the Chief Economist as well as an Economist with the International Monetary Fund.