Ruto Nominates Former IEBC Commissioner, Ex-NTSA Boss To PSC Board
President William Ruto has appointed Francis Meja, former Director General of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), and Boya Molu, former Commissioner of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), to the board of the Public Service Commission.
The two are among eight nominees named in a notice signed by Head of Public Service Felix Koslkei on Friday, December 20.
Ruto nominated Mary Wanjira Kimonye as Vice Chairperson while Harun Maalim Hassan, Mwanamaka Amani Mabruki, Irene Cherotich Asienga, Dr. Francis Otieno Owino, and Joan Andisi Machayo have all been nominated for membership.
According to the Head of State, the decision is to prevent any vacuum in the agency, which is the vehicle through which all government agencies hire.
Presidential Nominations To The Membership of The Public Service Commission. pic.twitter.com/396Kw5CRIn
— felix koskei (@koske_felix) December 20, 2024
“This presidential action seeks to proactively address the forthcoming vacancies in the offices of the Vice Chairperson and six Members of the Commission, which are expected to occur in mid-January 2025, with an additional vacancy anticipated in April 2025,” reads part of the statement from Koskei.
The names have been sent to Parliament for vetting. Parliament is now on an extended recess, which is slated to expire in February. However, they are likely to return sooner.
This is to help with the screening of cabinet nominees announced on Thursday evening. Ambassador Anthony Mwaniki Muchiri now serves as the chairperson of the PSC.
The PSC’s tasks and powers include creating and abolishing public-sector offices, appointing individuals to hold or act in those offices, and confirming such nominations.
Furthermore, the Commission exerts disciplinary supervision over public servants and promotes the ideals and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution across the public sector.
It also analyzes, monitors, and assesses organizational, administrative, and personnel activities within the public service.
It also guarantees that the public service runs efficiently and effectively, develops human resources, and reviews and advises the national government on working conditions, codes of behavior, and public service officer qualifications.
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In addition, it assesses and reports to the President and Parliament on the extent to which the values and principles outlined in Articles 10 and 232 are upheld in the public service.
Furthermore, the PSC hears and decides appeals involving county governments’ public services, as well as any other functions and authorities bestowed by national legislation.
It is vital to note that the PSC’s authority does not extend to some offices, such as governmental offices, diplomatic positions, and those subject to other commissions.
This includes the Parliamentary Service Commission, the Judicial Service Commission, the Teachers’ Service Commission, and the National Police Service Commission.
Ruto Nominates Former IEBC Commissioner, Ex-NTSA Boss To PSC Board
