Former KBC Managing Director Dr. Naim Bilal, renowned blogger Gabriel Oguda, and former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion are among the 109 candidates shortlisted for the Principal Secretary (PS) positions.
Other notable individuals are Director-General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, former Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary-General Dr Ouma Oluga, and former Chief Administrative Secretary David Osiany.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that the shortlisted individuals will undergo interviews, after which the successful candidates will be recommended to President William Ruto for formal appointment.
According to the PSC, a total of 2,517 applications were received, but only those who met the set criteria made it to the shortlist.
The commission has also invited the public to submit credible information about the shortlisted candidates through sworn affidavits. Submissions can be sent to the Secretary/CEO, Public Service Commission, or via email at principalsecretary2024@publicservice.go.ke by January 24, 2025.
Below is the full list:
- Abdinasir Salat Abdille – Wajir
- Amb. Galma Mukhe Boru – Marsabit
- John Kwemoi Mengich (PWD) – Trans Nzoia
- Cyrell Odede Wagunda – Migori
- Prof. Lodee Chemeng’ech Maru – Nandi
- Dr. Patrick Mwenda Bucha, MBS – Meru
- George Augustine Arwa – Nairobi
- Dr. Nyakiba Erneo Moruri Mageto – Nyamira
- CHRP Anne Wacheke Makori, CBS – Murang’a
- Prof. Shaukhat Abdulrazak – Mombasa
- Anne Waithira Gachoya – Laikipia
- Dr. Naim Bilal Yaseen – Mombasa
- Micah Kipkoy Pkosen Powon, CBS – West Pokot
- Pauline Mwengi Petro – Kwale
- Samson Macharia Irungu – Mombasa
- Abd Ahmed Mohamed Zuber – Garissa
- Edwin Murithi Kinyua, EBS – Kirinyaga
- Nancy Muthoni Gichungucha – Kiambu
- Dr. Justa Wawira Mwangi (PWD) – Embu
- Regina Athoki Kamotho – Kitui
- Stephen Matori Isaboke, EBS – Kisii
- Dr. Joseph Karanja Makara, EBS – Kisii
- Zach Chepkoech Kisaboi – Bomet
- Prof. Daniel Nasion Ebs, MBS – Turkana
- Dr. Patrick Omondi – Kisii
- Ayub Bundi Solomon – Meru
- Prof. Dullacha Galgallo Barako, PhD, HSC – Samburu
- Prof. Rose Makena Muchiri – Meru
- Margaret Ngang’a – Taita Taveta
- MaryKaren Seigoin Wanjira – Trans Nzoia
- George Olweny Wakagaa – Nakuru
- Hussein Adan Ishiro – Wajir
- Dr. Kenneth Tarus, PhD – Uasin Gishu
- Nixon Kipkemoi Sigey – Kericho
- Eng. Joseph Mungai Kamau – Kiambu
- Mwita Wilson Paul Maroa – Kisii
- Andrew Toboso Anyona – Kakamega
- Judith Nyajai Ramata Pere – Kajiado
- Dr. Nicholas Muraguri, CBS – Nyeri
- Amb. Margaret Wanjala Ndanya – Taita Taveta
- Dr. Bahati Kerenga Mwita, PhD – Kisii
- Dr. Kipkirui Langat, PhD, EBS – Bomet
- Ignatius Wesake Naulikha – Bungoma
- Dr. Zaphaniah Kigen Arap Langat – Kericho
- Prof. Catherine Achieng’ Kinandu – Nakuru
- Hon. Joseph N. Chepkwony – Uasin Gishu
- Prof. Mekenye Charles Ndabala – Kisumu
- Dr. Irene Chepsoiyo Tulei, HSC – West Pokot
- Dr. Andrew Mutava Muliwa – Makueni
- Hezekiah Ngunga Mwarua – Kilifi
- Edward Momanyi Gisembo – Bungoma
- Mary Njihia Mire – Nairobi
- Nasa Suleka Hanshi – Tana River
- Dr. Olga Fredrick Ouma, OGW – Siaya
- Josephine Kirion Eregae – Isiolo
- Dr. Yona Sakaja Mangusho – Trans Nzoia
- Morintat Peter Otobo – Narok
- Siwaunt Roran Rutto – West Pokot
- James Wahihia Ibarao – Kajiado
- David Michael Otieno Osiany – Migori
- Ayele Matayo Elemo – Marsabit
- Maryam Dubow Dahir – Mandera
- Dr. Agnes Wanjiku Wangai – Nyeri
- Loikani Michael Leanasol – Samburu
- Mary Mwende Mutuku Nyamai – Machakos
- Fatuma Ibrahim Ali – Wajir
- Fikiri Kato Kakindi – Mombasa
- Rasley Kiuyu Ngala – Tana River
- Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya – Vihiga
- Dr. Linah C. Bolt, PhD – Embu
- Lemekion Lekid – Marsabit
- Eldu Kipjiemo Kirgoer, OGW – Narok
- Gabriel Odhiambo Mutinda – Makueni
- Anne Kananu Mwenda – Embu
- Dr. Kaberia Isaac Kubai – Meru
- Halkano Konso Ali – Marsabit
- Waweru Karanja – Nakuru
- Dr. James Muthanga – Kiambu
- Eng. Charles Omondi Obiero – Kisumu
- CPA Nelson Andayi Awori – Kisii
- Dr. Renson Kirwa Malel – Bomet
- Joseph Nyongesa Tengecha – Kakamega
- John Ochieng’ Ojwang’ – Migori
- Antony Kiprop Kemei – Baringo
- Moses Kiprotich Rono – Bomet
- Dr. Amos Wekesa Olukoloo – Bungoma
- Jane Chepkorir Kiplangat – Bomet
- Dr. Simon Kipkorir Sang – Kericho
- Hezekiah Kiplangat Mibei – Kericho
- Prof. Catherine Achieng’ Kinandu – Nakuru
- Nixon Kipkemoi Sigey – Kericho
- Dr. Ericks K. Korir – Kericho
- Joywin Chepkemoi Sang (PWD) – Kericho
- Dr. Bahati Kerenga Mwita – Kisii
- Dr. Amos Wekesa Olukoloo – Bungoma
- Halkano Konso Ali – Marsabit
- Dr. Irene Chepsoiyo Tulei, HSC – West Pokot
- Loikani Michael Leanasol – Samburu
- Dr. Patrick Mwenda Bucha – Meru
- Anne Kananu Mwenda – Embu
- Waweru Karanja – Nakuru
- Siwaunt Roran Rutto – West Pokot
- Dr. Nicholas Muraguri, CBS – Nyeri
- Fatuma Ibrahim Ali – Wajir
- Mary Mwende Mutuku Nyamai – Machakos
- Dr. Amos Wekesa Olukoloo – Bungoma
- Rasley Kiuyu Ngala – Tana River
- Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya – Vihiga
- Eldu Kipjiemo Kirgoer, OGW – Narok
