PSC opens applications for member position

In a public notice issued by the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of Nominees for Appointment as Member of the Public Service Commission, suitably qualified individuals have been asked to submit their applications for consideration.

The panel said the recruitment is part of efforts to identify candidates for nomination to the commission in line with constitutional and legal requirements.

According to the notice, applicants must meet specific qualifications to be considered for appointment. A candidate must be a citizen of Kenya, hold a degree from a university recognised in Kenya, and have at least ten years’ experience in their respective profession. In addition, applicants must meet the leadership and integrity requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution.

The panel also outlined conditions that would disqualify individuals from consideration. These include having held or contested for elective political office within the past five years, being a member of a governing body of a political party, or having been a candidate in parliamentary or county assembly elections. Individuals who have held office in political organisations that sponsor candidates for elections are also ineligible within the specified period.

Further disqualifications include being an undischarged bankrupt or having been removed from office for contravening constitutional provisions or any other law.

However, the notice clarifies that some of these restrictions cease to apply after two general elections have been held since the individual ceased holding such positions.

The position carries a single, non-renewable term of six years. Successful candidates will serve on a full-time basis and are prohibited from holding any other office or engaging in employment for profit, whether in the public or private sector. Remuneration and benefits for the role will be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Applicants are required to submit a detailed curriculum vitae, along with certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, national identity card, and other supporting documents. The applications must be clearly marked for the position and addressed to the Chairperson of the Selection Panel.

The panel has provided multiple submission channels. Applications may be delivered by hand to offices located at Harambee House in Nairobi during working hours, sent online via the provided email address, or posted through ordinary or registered mail. The deadline for submission is Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5.00 p.m. East African Time.

The notice states that the names of all applicants, as well as the interview schedule for shortlisted candidates, will be published in the Kenya Gazette, on the Public Service Commission website, and in two daily newspapers after the application period closes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original documents, including identity cards and academic certificates, during interviews.

They will also need to provide valid clearance certificates from several institutions, including the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Higher Education Loans Board, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, a credit reference bureau, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

The panel cautioned that canvassing for the position will lead to automatic disqualification and warned that presenting false information during the application or interview process is a criminal offence.

The final nominee will undergo vetting and approval by the National Assembly in accordance with the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act. The panel emphasised that it is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure their application is received before the deadline.