Politicians among 109 shortlisted candidates for principal secretary (PS) jobs
Former nominated MP Wilson Sossion is among 109 candidates who have been shortlisted by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for principal secretary (PS) jobs
Former nominated MP Wilson Sossion is among 109 candidates who have been shortlisted by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for principal secretary (PS) jobs.
Also shortlisted are former Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) secretary general Oluga Fredrick Ouma, former Nairobi governor Anne Kananu Mwenda, former Chief Administrative Secretary David Michael Otieno Osiany and social media commentator Gabriel Oguda.
The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the Public Service Commission, off Harambee Avenue Nairobi on a date and time that will be published on the Commission’s website www.publicservice.go.ke.
A total of 2,517 Kenyans applied for the positions, according to the commission.
PSC has invited the public to avail any credible information of interest relating to any of the shortlisted candidates (through sworn affidavits) to the Secretary/CEO, Public Service Commission or online through principalsecretary2024@publicservice.go.ke so as to be received on or before January 24, 2025.
PSC announced the opening of applications for principal secretaries on November 20, 2024, signalling a possible reshuffle.
Interested applicants had until December 4, 2024, to submit their applications.
“Article 155(3)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, mandates the Public Service Commission to recommend individuals for nomination and appointment as Principal Secretaries. In line with this constitutional provision, the PSC invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Principal Secretary,” the advert read.
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PSC Chairperson Anthony Muchiri said that the vacancies arose from reassignments within various executive ranks, creating the need for new Principal Secretaries.
The announcement followed signing of performance contracts by current Principal Secretaries at State House.
President William Ruto had appointed a 51-member team, which was later approved by the National Assembly.
The commission outlined requirements as including a general understanding of government operations, demonstrable leadership and management capabilities, and compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
Successful candidates will assume the role of accounting officer for the State Department, manage financial and human resources, and ensure the development and implementation of performance systems.
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