GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 17634

PURSUANT to Article 233 of the Constitution as read with section 11 of the Public Service Commission Act and Paragraph 3 of the First Schedule to the Act, the Selection Panel for the recruitment of nominees for appointment as the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission invited applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC). A total of Fifty-Two (52) applications were received at the close of the advertisement period on the 28th November, 2025 as follows: LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION S.No Name of Applicant Qualifications 1 Nixon Ngari Gathimba BA 2 Nelson Mosiborwa Omwoyo MA (IR), BA (Political Science & PA) 3 Ashford Gikunda Kimani B.Ed 4 Yusuf Jillo Karayu MA(M&A), BSc 5 Simeon Pkiyach (PwD) MSc, BSc 6 Hezron Mugo Karanja MA, BBA 7 Fred Odhiambo B.Com 8 Jacqueline Makena Mutwiri B.Com 9 Martin Njoroge Wairegi B.Com 10 Tom Marvin Mulugugu Otiende BBA 11 Dr. Vincent Okitoi Ibworo PhD, MA, BSc 12 Tom Onyango Macakiage MA, MBA, BSc, BSc 13 Julius Lenin MA, BA 14 Maritim Collins Kipkoech BSc 15 Dr. Irene Mugai PhD, MBA, BBMIT 16 Korir Kiprotich Geoffrey MBA, BBM 17 Aisha Wanjiku Karanja MA, BA 18 Eng. Pius Kathukya 19 Samuel Kariuki Kiragu 20 Saul Simiyu Wasilwa LLB 21 Evans Toto Nyachieng'a MBA, BA 22 Lydia Nyawira Mburia BA 23 Prof. James K Tuitoek PhD, MSc, BSc 24 Collins Fredrick Omondi LLM, LLB 25 James K Njenga BA 26 Prof. Kimani Chege Gabriel PhD, M.Phil, B.Ed 27 Simon Omondi MA, BA 28 Hellen Makokha Okochil MSc, BSc 8872 8872 S.No Name of Applicant Qualifications 29 Maj. (Rtd.) Solomon Obange MBA, EMBA, BSc 30 Kennedy Onsembe Chweya LLB 31 Dr. Michael Plal Chemorei PhD, M.Phil EMSc, BSc 32 Ruth Wangeci BA 33 Dr. Reuben Kipkemoi Chirchir PhD, MSc, LLB, BSc 34 Dr. Sally Ngeringwony Toroitich PhD, MBA, BA 35 Dr. Halima Saado Abdillahi PhD, MSc, BSc 36 Isaac Mugendi Gichovi BSc 37 Dr. Francis Otieno Owino PhD, MBA, BA 38 Amb. Peter O. Ole Nkuraiyia EMBA, BA 39 Ongwae James Omariba Elvis MA, BA 40 Vincent Oduori Akuka MA, B.Ed 41 Mary Kimonye MBA, B.Com 42 Peter Anjeyo Vuhyah MBA, BBA 43 Dr. Jane Musangi Mutua PhD, MA, BA 44 Boya Molu MBA, BBA 45 Dr. Patrick Omutia PhD (B&A), PhD (Theology), MA, MSc, BA, LLB, B. Com 46 Francis Mooke Meja MBA, BA 47 Amb. Simon W. Nabukwesi M.Ed, B.Ed 48 Dr. Simon Kibet A. Rotich MA, BA 49 Dr. George Edward Mamati PhD, MSc, BSc 50 Levi Mukweso MBA, MA, BA 51 Amb. Daniel Waisiko Wambura MBA, LLB 52 Beverly Khasoa Opwora MA, BA After considering the applications, the Selection Panel shortlisted the following candidates to appear for interviews on the dates and times indicated against their names: SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIRPERSON, PSC Monday, 15th December, 2025 S/No. Name of Candidate County Gender Time 1. Francis Meja Kajiado M 11.00 a.m. 2. Francis Otieno Owino (Dr.) Migori M 12.00 p.m. 3. Beverly Khasoa Opwora Bungoma F 2.00 p.m. Tuesday 16th December, 2025 S/No. Name Of Candidate County Gender Time 1. Simeon Pkiyach (PwD) West Pokot M 9.00 a.m. 2. Amb. Daniel Waisiko Wambura Migori M 10.00 a.m. 3. Jane Musangi Mutua (Dr.) Kitui F 11.00 a.m. 4. Amb. Simon W. Nabukwesi Bungoma M 2.00 p.m. 5. Reuben Kipkemoi Chirchir (Dr.) Kericho M 3.00 p.m. Wednesday 17th December, 2025 1. Mary Kimonye Kirinyaga F 9.00 a.m. 2. James K. Tuitoek (Prof.) Nakuru M 10.00 a.m. 3. Patrick Omutia (Dr.) Busia M 11.00 a.m. 4. Molu Boya Marsabit M 12.00 p.m. Interviews The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (Kicc), Fourth (4th) Floor, Boardroom, Nairobi on the dates and times indicated in the schedule. Candidates should report at the Venue at least (30) minutes before the scheduled interview time. The candidates MUST bring ORIGINALS of the following documents: (a) National Identity Card; (b) Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts; (c) VALID clearances from the following Institutions: (i) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); (ii) Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Police Clearance); (iii) A Registered Credit Reference Bureau; and (iv) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); (d) Self-Declaration Form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC); (e) Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for candidates who possess degrees from foreign universities; and (f) Any other supporting documents and testimonials. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Members of the Public are invited to avail any information relating to any of the shortlisted candidates (through sworn Affidavits) to the Chairperson, Selection Panel, Harambee House, 3rd Floor, Room 306/309, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi or through email to chairpsc.selection2025@cabinet.go.ke so as to be received on or before Thursday, 11th December, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (E.A.T.) LIST OF APPLICANTS Names and qualifications of ALL the applicants for the position of Chairperson of the Public Service Commission are also available on the Public Service Commission website: (https://publicservice.go.ke). ARTHUR OSIYA, Chairperson, Selection Panel for the Recruitment of Nominees for appointment as Chairperson of the Public Service Commission.