NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct, 7 – Amid much speculation on who would be shortlisted for the position of Principal Secretary across the various ministries, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed a list of 477 people that applied for the position before the definitive candidates are vetted.
In a statement, the candidates were listed and indented by their home counties.
They are now expected to be interviewed in a two-week period beginning October 12-22, 2022.
Interested candidates were called upon to apply for the job with PSC even at one point extending the application exercise by seven days.
The positions fell vacant after the August 9, General Elections.
PSs according to the constitution are designated as the Accounting Officer and Authorised Officer of the State Department, implementing government policies and the Strategic Plan, and facilitating the achievement of the goals and objectives of Government and Inter-Governmental programmes and projects.
They will also develop and implement an effective performance management system, ensure efficient and effective utilization of Financial, Human, and other Resources and submit regular statutory reports as required, and promote the values and principles spelt out in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya in the operations of the State Department.
“The Commission shortlisted 477 applicants out of 9,154 that applied for the positions whose application deadline had been extended from 20th to 27th September 2022,” read a section of the statement by PSC.
Selection interviews to fill the advertised positions of Principal Secretaries in the public service will be held from 12th to 22nd of October 2022.
The list containing the full names will be published on its website and later in local dailies on Friday, October 7, 2022.
Once interviewed, the final list of successful candidates will be forwarded to President William Ruto for appointment.
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