Section 51 of the County Governments Act establishes the office of a ward administrator in each ward. Ward administrators are responsible for coordinating, supervising, and managing the general administrative functions in the ward unit.

Ward administrators are answerable to the sub-county administrator. Their jobs are permanent and pensionable and are remunerated as per the rates that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission prescribes.

Qualifications For A Ward Administrator

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Have a minimum of C+ in KCSE or its equivalent.
• Should have experience or served in a public or private organization in administration or management before. Years of experience depending on the respective county governments.
• Have a minimum Diploma in any field from a recognized institution in Kenya. The educational requirements may vary depending on county governments.
• Have a clearance certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and any other relevant authorities.

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Roles Of A Ward Administrator

• Provision of service delivery.
• Development of policies and plans.
• Provision and maintenance of infrastructure and facilities of public services.
• Run an efficient and effective citizen service delivery center.
• Conduct developmental activities to empower the community.
• Enhance administrative capacity for effective governance at the local or ward level.
• Exercise functions and powers delegated by the public services board under Section 86 of the County Governments Act.
• Coordinate and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies, plans, and delivery of services.
• Account for movable and immovable assets of the county government.
• Manage all cross-cutting issues in the ward. This includes issues such as HIV and AIDS, integrity programs, gender mainstreaming, and many more.
• Implement an effective performance management system.
• Perform any other functions as may be delegated by the sub-county administrator or the county public service board under Section 86 of the County Governments Act.

Ward Administrator Salary in Kenya

A ward administrator in Kenya is paid between Ksh 82,000 and Ksh 98,000 per month inclusive of allowances.

Below is a salary of a job group ‘N’ ward administrator in Uasin Gishu County.

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 56,370 – 87,360 (CPSB 06)
House Allowance: Ksh.22, 000 pm
Commuter Allowance: KShs. 8, 000 p.m.