"Pursuant to the provision of Article 132(4)(a) of the constitution and section 30 of the Public Service Commission Act, 2017, the Commission invited applications from suitably qualified for the position of Chief Administrative Secretary in the print media and the Public Service Commission website on 13th October, 2022. The advert attracted 5,183 application," the advert reads.
The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the Public Service Commission office in Nairobi starting on 1st March, 2023.
Candidates are required to bring originals of their national identity card, academic and professional certificates, supporting documents and testimonials, and clearance from various bodies such as DCI, KRA, HELB, EACC, and CRB.
In the same breath, The PSC has also asked the members of the public tom avail any credible information of interest relating to any of the shortlisted candidates through a sworn affidavits or online submissions to the PSC by 28th Feb, 2023.
From the list it is evident and true to the statement made by the DP that the Government is a company since only those who were close to the President and the Deputy President have been rewarded.
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| From Left, Dennis Itumbi, Millicent Omanga, and Evans Kidero. (image: screengrab) |
However, some UDA sympathizers and Azimio rebels found themselves in the list as a way of destabilizing Hon. Raila Odinga's so called strongholds.
Top 40 famous names in the CAS shortlist
- Ahmed Ibrahim Abass – Former Ijara MP and later Speaker of Garissa County Assembly.
- Ali Menza Mbogo – Former Kisauni Member of Parliament (2017-2022).
- Anania Mwaboza – Former Kisauni Member of Parliament (2003-2017).
- Anuar Loititip – Former Senator of Lamu County (2017-2022).
- Bishop Margaret Wanjiru – Former Starehe MP (2008-2013).
- Boniface Mutisya Musambi – Former KBC journalist; expressed interest in Kitui Central MP seat on UDA ticket in 2022 polls.
- Caleb Kositany – Former Soy MP (2017-2022).
- Catherine Waruguru – Former Laikipia Woman Representative (2017-2022).
- Charles Njagua Kanyi alias Jaguar – Former Starehe MP (2017-2022).
- Chris Wamalwa – Former Kiminini MP (2013-2022).
- Christopher Langat – Former Bomet Senator (2017-2022).
- Cleophas Malala – Former Kakamega Senator (2017-2022).
- Cornelly Serem – Former Aldai MP (2013-2022).
- Dennis Itumbi – Former State House Digital Strategist.
- Dennitah Ghati – Former Migori Woman Representative (2013-2017) and Nominated MP (2017-2022).
- Dr. Charles Malcom Lochodo – Former County Chief Health Officer, Turkana County.
- Eng. Nicholas Gumbo – Former Rarieda MP (2007-2017).
- Evans Odhiambo Kidero – Former Nairobi Governor (2013-2017).
- Fredrick Outa – Former Kisumu Senator (2017-2022); prior to that, he had served as Nyando MP.
- Gideon Keter – Former Nominated MP (2017-2022).
- Adelina Mwau – Former Makueni County Deputy Governor (2013-2022).
- Isaac Mwaura – Former Nominated Senator (2017-2022).
- James Ongwae – Former Governor of Kisii County (2013-2022).
- Joash Maangi – Former Deputy Governor of Kisii County (2013-2022).
- John Mruttu – First Governor of Taita Taveta County (2013-2017).
- Khatib Mwashetani – Former Lunga Lunga MP (2013-2022).
- Macdonald Mariga – Former Harambee Stars football player and Kibra parliamentary aspirant.
- Millicent Omanga – Former Nominated Senator (2017-2022).
- Mohammed Hussein Gabbow – Former Wajir North MP (2007-2013).
- Moses Lenolkulal – Former Samburu Governor (2013-2022).
- Kimani Ngunjiri – Former Bahati MP (2017-2022).
- Patrick Khaemba – Former Trans Nzoia Governor (2013-2022).
- Purity Wangui Ngirici – Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative (2017-2022).
- Rehema Jaldesa – Former Woman Representative of Isiolo County (2017-2022).
- Samuel Tunai – Former Governor of Narok County (2013-2022).
- Seneta Mary Yiane – Nominated Senator (2017-2022).
- Simon Ng’ang’a Mbugua – Former EALA MP and former Kamukunji MP.
- Thomas Mwadeghu – Former Wundanyi MP.
- Wesley Korir – Former Cherangany MP (2013-2017).
- Wilson Sossion – Former Secretary-General of KNUT and Nominated MP.
