Paul Famba appointed new Public Service Commission CEO
Famba will be replacing Simon Rotich whose tenure comes to an end in July this year, after serving in the position since August 2019.
The Public Service Commission has appointed Paul Famba as its secretary and Chief Executive Officer effective August 2024, for five years.
In a gazette notice dated June 5, the commission said the appointment was made in the exercise of its powers under Section 15(2) of the Public Service Commission Act.
Famba will be replacing Simon Rotich whose tenure comes to an end in July this year, after serving in the position since August 2019.
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Famba is currently the Secretary of Administration in the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Arts degree in Peace and Conflict Management from Kenyatta University.
The incoming CEO is poised to bring to the Commission a wealth of experience as a career administrator, having served in senior positions in the government as an Assistant County Commissioner, State Protocol Officer, Deputy County Commissioner and Director of Administration.
Famba was among the 11 candidates shortlisted on May 10 for the position.
The other candidates were Brian Muithya Mutie, Judy Wangechi, Irene Cherotich Asienga, Sylvester Odhiambo Obong'o, Mahat Osman Shale (PWD), Joan Machayo, Christopher Leparan Tialal, Bahati Keranga Mwita, Gababo Dido Jillo and Juliana Nashipae Yiapan.
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