Candidates who appeared for the Chief Administrative Secretary interviews last week are having their fingers crossed as President William Ruto prepares to unveil the final list of nominees.
Ruto is expected to name the nominees to the various dockets anytime beginning today.
The Public Service Commission is said to have submitted the list of successful candidates from the 240 who had been shortlisted to the President last Friday following the conclusion of the interviews on March 7.
Regional balancing, loyalty, gender balance as well as expertise are some of the key factors seen as likely to inform how the President will pick the candidates.
Ruto is keen not to disappoint his allies, some of whom played key roles during the campaigns that saw him elected the president.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, during a church service in Tharaka Nithi, said that Ruto will be making more appointments to the government this week.
Speaking to the Star after the interviews last week, most of the candidates remained positive about being given the jobs regarded as powerful after the cabinet secretary.
“By reaching here is a great story of my journey, I am thrilled, happy and I am sure all shall go well," digital strategist Dennis Itumbi said.
Former Knut secretary general Wilson Sossion on his part said, “This is the first interview of my life and I am happy I had a good engagement with the panellists. We now wait for the appointing authority.”
Ruto will be forwarding the list to Parliament for vetting.
At the National Assembly, relevant departmental committees will vet the nominees and submit a report to the whole House for either adoption or rejection by the House.
If approved, the list will be returned to the President for appointment.
Some of those who were shortlisted and appeared for the interviews have since been rewarded with jobs.
They include Ali Mbogo, Anwar Oloitiptip and Sylvanus Maritim.
