•The conclusion of the process will now pave way for the commission to advertise for the positions.
•Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta created the positions in each of the ministries back in 2018 before the court ruled them as unconstitutional.
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The public service commission (PSC) will on Thursday close the public participation on the proposed creation of chief administrative secretary (CAS) position before it compiles its report.
The conclusion of the process will then pave way for the commission to advertise for the positions detailing the requirements and manner in which they are appointed.
The commission has been receiving views from members of the public over the last two weeks as it seeks to regularize the position as per the requirements of the Constitution.
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta created the dockets in each of the 21 ministries back in 2018 before the court ruled as unconstitutional citing public participation that was not conducted.
The ruling was issued by Justice Anthony Mrima in the case that had been filed by activist Okiya Omtatah.
“I have decided to establish a new position in government, the position of Chief Administrative Secretary in all our ministries. The CAS would be responsible for helping the Cabinet Secretary to better coordinate the running of the affairs of their respective ministries,” Uhuru said.
In a bid to reward his loyalists who supported him to ascend to power, President William Ruto has, however, chosen to retain the positions.
In a circular dated September 21, the commission said handwritten views can be addressed the Secretary or hand delivered during the period.
“The President has proposed to establish the offices of CAS position which will be offices in the public service and will be under the direction of Cabinet Secretaries,” said the Chairperson Anthony Muchiri.
Muchiri said they are going to recommend persons to hold the positions for appointment through a competitive recruitment process that shall culminate in a nomination by the President and vetting by the National Assembly.
Applicants for the position will be required to possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Yesterday, President Ruto’s legal adviser Kipkorir Sing’oei said the recommendations to be given by the commission will spell out the roles of the office holders taking into consideration its linkages with the executive.
Sing’oei said they expect the whole process to be completed in the next three to four weeks.
“It will also give clear guidelines on how they are supposed to be appointed considering the positions are being public positions,” he told the Star.