February 7, 2026

Office of the Ombudsman CEO resigns

Office of the Ombudsman, has announced the resignation of its Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua.

Office of the Ombudsman, has announced the resignation of its Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua.

The Commission on Administrative Justice, commonly known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has announced the resignation of its Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua.

In a statement on Friday, February 6, Chairperson Charles Dulo stated that the commission received Wambua’s resignation, informing the public of her departure from the office. 

“The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) wishes to inform the public that its Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua, tendered her resignation on 27th January 2026,” the statement read.

Dulo further explained that the commission deliberated on the matter during its 80th Sitting and approved the resignation.

“The Commission, at its 80th Sitting, considered and accepted the resignation in accordance with the law and the Commission’s Human Resource policies,” the statement added.

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According to Dulo, the commission has already taken steps to address the leadership gap by commencing the recruitment process for a new CEO.

“Following this development, the Commission has initiated the process of recruiting a new Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, in line with the Constitution, the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, and applicable public service regulations, to ensure continuity in leadership and the effective discharge of the Commission’s mandate.

“The Commission remains committed to serving the public with integrity, transparency, and accountability, and will keep the public informed as the process of appointing a new Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer progresses,” the statement concluded.

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