Overview
- Act: Executive Order No. 1 of 2023
- Formed: 1899
- CEO:
The Government Press of Kenya was established in 1899 and serves as the government’s primary publishing and printing department. Its mandate includes producing, authenticating, cataloging, and disseminating official government documents, such as Acts of Parliament, legal notices, and reports. Additionally, it publishes the Kenya Gazette, which communicates key government updates. The Government Press operates under the Executive Office of the President and plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency and accountability in government communications.
Functions
- Printing Government Documents: Produces official documents, including Acts of Parliament, reports, and legal notices.
- Publishing the Kenya Gazette: Responsible for the publication of the Kenya Gazette, which contains essential government notices and legislative updates.
- Cataloging Official Publications: Maintains a comprehensive catalog of government publications for easy access and reference.
- Document Authentication: Ensures the authenticity of government documents and publications through official printing and sealing.
- Consultation Services: Offers consultancy services on printing and publishing to various government entities.
- Preservation of Records: Preserves historical government documents and publications for archival purposes.
- Dissemination of Information: Acts as a central resource for distributing official government information to the public.
- Facilitating Public Communication: Plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between the government and citizens.
- Procurement of Printing Services: Manages procurement processes related to printing services for government departments.
- Capacity Building: Provides training and capacity-building programs for government staff in document management and publishing
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 30128-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
- Haile Selassie Avenue
- PR5F+67 Nairobi
- governmentpress@kenya.go.ke
- 00254 (2) –317840/41–42/53/64