The public service commission (PSC) has shortlisted 224 candidates for the position of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS).
The list was culled from a pool of over 600 applicants, with those chosen expected to appear for interviews beginning March 1, 2023.
Those who make the cut must bring original certificates, as well as clearance certificates from the taxman KRA, HELB, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, a police clearance certificate, and a self declaration form signed by the EACC, to the interview.
Members of the public have also been invited to submit any credible information about the shortlisted candidates.
According to PSC chairperson Anthony Muchiri, interviews will begin on March 1 and Kenyans have been asked to submit petitions on those shortlisted by Tuesday next week.
The Commission had received 5,000 applicants and only 224 have been shortlisted for the CAs post. It is not clear how many President Ruto will appoint although sources say he might appoint 23.
Persons who will be appointed by the President to serve as CAS will serve on contract determined by the head of state himself.
“A Chief Administrative Secretary will serve on contract as determined by the appointing Authority. This position is graded at CSG 3 in the Public Service – the remuneration and benefits commensurate to this level will be applicable,” Mr Muchiri had said earlier.
The PSC had said that a CAS will be responsible to the Cabinet Secretary in the performance of his/her duties.
The responsibilities include: responding to issues/questions touching on the portfolio assigned to the office; providing liaison with the National Assembly and Senate, providing liaison with County Governments on matters of concurrent mandate and providing inter-ministerial /sectoral coordination.
Others are representing the Cabinet Secretary at any meeting as instructed by the Cabinet Secretary; and executing any other duties and responsibilities specifically assigned to the office by the Cabinet Secretary in furtherance of the interest of the Ministry.
Some notable names that made the shortlist include:
- City pastor and former Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Margaret Wanjiru
- Former Soy Member of Parliament Caleb Kositany
- Former Jubilee MP Gideon Keter
- Former Digital Strategist at then-Deputy President William Ruto’s office, Dennis Itumbi
- Former Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura
- Former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga
- Former journalist Mwanaisha Chidzuga
- Former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion
- Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici
- Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal
- Former journalist Bonnie Musambi
- Footballer McDonald Mariga Wanyama
- Former Nominated senator Mary Yiane
- Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri
- Former Lamu Senator Anuar Loitiptip
- Former Starehe MP Charles Njagua, alias Jaguar
