Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Urges Investment in Young Public Servants at Nairobi Fellowship Launch

Caption: Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (centre) holds the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship Impact Report in Nairobi, alongside Public Service Commission Vice Chair Mary Kimonye and other officials on 19th Feb 2026.

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female leader, has called on governments across the continent to invest in young people, saying Africa’s future leadership rests in their hands.

Speaking at the launch of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) Impact Report in Nairobi, Sirleaf highlighted the role of youth-focused programmes in building ethical, capable public servants.

She reflected on Liberia’s post-conflict recovery, noting that the President’s Young Professionals Programme helped develop leaders who now occupy senior positions in government.

“The demographics of Africa are clear the majority of our population are young people, and the development of our continent will rest in their hands,” Sirleaf said.

Deputy Head of Public Service Amos Gathecha delivered remarks on behalf of Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, highlighting measurable improvements in leadership competence, cross-ministerial collaboration, and citizen-centred service delivery among fellowship participants.

Justice Daniel Musinga, representing the Emerging Leaders Foundation board, urged young public servants to uphold integrity and value-based leadership, while Public Service Commission Vice Chair Mary Kimonye emphasized that feedback from the forum will guide programme improvements.

Fellows like Matilda Esinyon, a Performance Management Officer, said the programme had transformed their skills and confidence, enabling them to deliver more responsive, citizen-centred public service.

The launch showcased how mentorship, ethics, and investment in young leaders are shaping a new generation of African public servants ready to lead with competence and integrity.

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