Felix koskei Biography: Everything You Need To Know About The Kenyan Head of Public Service


Felix koskei, born on June 6, 1964, is a Kenyan politician who has served loyally in the Kenyan political sphere over the years


Felix koskei, born on June 6, 1964, is a Kenyan politician who has served loyally in the Kenyan political sphere over the years. He is a former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary and a former member of the Kenyan Judicial Service Commission (JSC). 

In October 2023, Felix koskei was appointed Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service by President William Ruto. On behalf of the president, he communicates with various agencies, state departments and ministries in regards to the day-to-day operations of the Kenyan government. 


Here's everything you need to know about Felix koskei:

  • His full name is Felix Kipatarus Koskei
  • He was born on June 6, 1964, in Tinderet Nandi County, Kenya
  • As of 2024, he is 60 years old
  • He acquired primary and secondary education at Tachasis Primary School and Metetei High School respectively before going on to attend the University of Nairobi where he obtained a Bachelor's degree and later a Master's degree in Strategic Management
  • His other alma maters are the University of Botswana and the University of Brunswick, Canada
  • He started his career working in the Kenya Posts and Telecommunication Corporation before joining the Kenya Civil Aviation where he started working as a Procurement Manager in 2007 
  • In 2009, he started working at the Kenya National Highways Authority where he was later promoted to the position of General Manager of the Supply Chain and Support Services department
  • He joined politics in 2013 and was appointed Agriculture Cabinet Secretary by then President Uhuru Kenyatta 
  • He was suspended from his office in 2015 for allegedly involving in corruption after he illegally issued permits behind the scenes to sugar importers without doing the necessary paperwork as stipulated in the constitution
  • In 2018, he made his return to the Kenyan political scene as a member of the Kenyan Judicial Service Commission (JSC)
  • In October 2023, he was appointed Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service by President William Ruto 
  • He communicates with various agencies, state departments and ministries in regards to the day-to-day operations of the Kenyan government on behalf of the president
  • He is presently married to Margaret Koskei and they have four children together
  • As of 2024, he has an estimated net worth of Sh1 million