Mombasa Deputy Governor Dr William Kingi graced the Institute for Human Resource Management (IHRM) 5th Annual Congress at the Whitesands Beach Resort.
The HR Congress brings together Human Resource practitioners from across the country.
Kenya boasts of being one of the most skilled and dynamic workforce in Africa.
"Our lack in resources has been more than compensated by a progressive workforce that turns mud into bricks or thatch into exotic roofing structures."
Without a doubt, Kingi said Kenya is a testimony of the HR tenet that resources without human capacity are of little significance.
"That explains why Kenya boasts a more robust infrastructure than more resource-endowed countries in the region," he said.
Kingi indicated that the theme for this year’s congress fits in very well with the vision set out in the Constitution for a more equitable and prosperous Kenya.
"When we “Humanize the workplace for productivity to achieve Vision 2030”, we are seeking to harness the capabilities of all in the country."
The DG said the HR function must also extend beyond its traditional boundaries to integrate with other sector professionals to produce tailor-made training options for workers in different sectors in order to enhance the productivity of our workforce, especially in the public sector.
Considering that the public sector takes upwards of 25 percent of GDP, with the bulk of workers serving in the counties, Kingi said "we must yearn to improve efficiency in the counties."
He also expressed gratitude on behalf of Governor Ali Hassan Joho, to the Institute for training of Health managers in the Department of Health, Mombasa county.
He said improvement of the HR function in all departments will ensure measurable targets for each worker with the attendant improvement in productivity and outcomes.
"I hope we will extend the engagement with the Institute to all departments and all counties. As a member of the Institute, I pledge to propagate the HR function in the management of the Mombasa County."