Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana and CITAM church Bishop David Oginde are among the 14-member list of shortlisted Kenyans for the position of Ethic and Anti-Corruption commission chairperson. 

Kibwana will be interviewed for the role on Monday, February 27 alongside six other Kenyans. 

They include Thomas Letangule, Amani Yuda Komora, Kaberia Isaac Kubai, Benjamin Adam Mure Mweri, Abdihafid Abdullahi Yarow and Eliud Wanjao Ngige. 

On Tuesday, February 28, Bishop Oginde will face the interviewing panel alongside Norah Chepkemoi Mutai, Kenneth Sakwa Buliba, Junta Wawira Mwangi Susan Nekesa Ngera, Josiah B Onyancha, and lawyer Charles Kanjama.

The successful candidate will replace Bishop Eliud Wabukala. 

Wabukala left the commission after the expiry of his term on January 17, 2023.

The Public Service Commission asked qualified Kenyans to apply for the position on January 20, 2023. The application window shut on February 2, 2023. 

A total of 89 applications were received for the EACC Chair post.

According to EACC, shortlisted applicants will be required to bring original copies of their documents and clearances from various government bodies.

Members of the public can also provide any credible information relating to any of the candidates through sworn affidavits or online through [email protected] by February 24th.