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Former MP Catherine Waruguru, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru and ex-MP Millicent Omanga are also on the list.


Several big names will be competing for the position of chief administrative secretary, Nairobi Leo has learnt. 

In a notice issued by the Public Service Commission, big names allied to President William Ruto have made it to the 224-member shortlist. 

PSC said the publication of the names followed the conclusion of the shortlisting exercise pursuant to the provisions of Article 132(4)(a) of the Constitution and Section 30 of the Public Service Commission Act, 2017.

They include Ruto's campaign digital secretary Dennis Itumbi and ex-football star McDonald Mariga who unsuccessfully vied for the Kibera MP seat. 

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FILE PHOTO of former Kisii Governor James Ongwae.

Former MP Catherine Waruguru, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, and ex-MP Millicent Omanga are also on the list.

Others who have been shortlisted by the Public Service Commission include former governors Evans Kidero (Nairobi), Patrick Simiyu Khaemba (Trans Nzoia), James Ongwae (Kisii), Moses Lenolkulal (Samburu) and Samuel Tunai (Narok).

Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Wakhungu, Dennitah Ghati (PWD) (Migori) Caleb Kositany (former Soy MP), Chris Wamalwa (Former Kiminini MP), Charles Njaguar alias Jaguar (Former Starehe MP) and Nicholas Gumbo (former MP, Rarieda) have also made the cut. 

Here is the full list:


Other top names are former Kisumu senator Fredrick Outa, former Lamu Senator Annuar Loitiptip,  Kirinyaga governor aspirant Purity Wangui Ngirici, Former Knut SG Wilson Sossion, former nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura, ex-journalist Mwanaisha Chidzuga and former Deputy Governors Adelina Mwau (Makueni County) and Joash Maangi (Kisii).

"The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the Public Service Commission, off Harambee Avenue Nairobi starting on 1st March 2023. The interview schedule showing the date and time is accessible on the Commission’s website," PSC said. 

Candidates shortlisted are required to bring originals of their National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional certificates and transcripts, and any other supporting documents and testimonials.

Other documents required are current and valid clearances from the following Kenya Revenue Authority; Higher Education Loans Board; a Registered Credit Reference Bureau; Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police ClearanceCertifcate) and a Printed Online Self-declaration Application Acknowledgement Receipt or a Self-Declaration Form duly signed.