Ruto appoints seven-member panel to recruit new Public Service Commission chairperson
The move comes as the current chairperson, Anthony Muchiri, prepares to complete a six-year term next year.
A seven-member selection panel has been appointed by President William Ruto to recruit a new Chairperson for the Public Service Commission (PSC) following a declared vacancy.
The move comes as the current chairperson, Anthony Muchiri, prepares to complete a six-year term next year. Muchiri, who was sworn in on December 22, 2021.
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In a Gazette notice dated November 4, 2025, President Ruto declared the vacancy and constituted the panel, appointing Arthur Osiya, Jane Joram, Prof Nura Mohammed, Sylvester Ngei Kiini, FCPA, Ruth Wambeti Ruraa, Nancy Oundo Dalla and Elizabeth Chesang as members.
The notice states that the panel will oversee the recruitment of nominees for the PSC chairpersonship in line with the Public Service Commission Act and the Constitution.
The PSC, established under Article 233 of the Constitution, is responsible for managing human resources in the public service. Its functions include establishing and abolishing offices, recruiting and promoting staff, exercising disciplinary control and promoting the values and principles of public service.
The Commission also advises the government on service conditions, code of conduct and qualifications for officers and reports to both the President and Parliament on the implementation of governance standards across ministries and state agencies.
Last month, President Ruto hinted that his administration may appoint a woman as the next PSC chairperson, citing women’s growing leadership influence in education, sports and other sectors.
“The last few days have been interesting for me. On Tuesday, I went to Umma University in Kajiado, and it was very interesting to me that a Muslim-based institution, the Vice Chancellor was a lady. When I attended the Nairobi International Trade Fair, the national chairperson of ASK was also a lady. And today, six out of the seven medalists we are celebrating are ladies. I am beginning to confirm that what men can do, ladies can do better," Ruto said during a breakfast with Tokyo World Athletics Championship medalists at State House.
"I know we are in the process of hiring the chairperson of our Public Service Commission (PSC). If I were asked for a recommendation, I would recommend a lady. I believe they would do us a great job,” Ruto said during a breakfast with Tokyo World Athletics Championship medalists at State House."
The PSC’s role remains pivotal in ensuring an efficient and ethical public service, safeguarding accountability, integrity, transparency and equal opportunity within government institutions.
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