GOVERNMENT has with immediate effect withdrawn the Cabinet Office circular dated October 28, 2021 which lifted the suspension of all appointments, transfers, secondments and promotions in the public service.

According to a Cabinet Office circular minute of 2021 dated November 9, 2021, acting Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said the withdrawal of the said circular was necessitated by the need to review all recommendations for staff movements that were made between May 1 and September 5, 2021.

“Reference is made to Cabinet Office Circular Minute of 2021 dated 28th October 2021, lifting the suspension of all appointments, transfers, secondments and promotions in the public service. Addressees are hereby informed that the Cabinet Office Circular Minute of 2021 is hereby withdrawn with immediate effect. The withdrawal has been necessitated by the need to review all recommendations for staff movements that were made between May 1 and September 5, 2021. This, therefore, entails that the suspension of all staff movements in the public service is still in effect. Please note any movements effected between 28th October, 2021 and the current date, should be reversed. Addressees advised to bring the contents of this Circular Minute to the attention of all staff and institutions under their supervision,” stated Kangwa.