Francis Atwoli’s Wife Shortlisted For State Job
Mary Kilobi, the spouse of Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli, has been shortlisted for an interview by a state agency and is hoping to secure a public post.
On Wednesday, May 20, the selection panel for the recruitment of members of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) produced a shortlist of individuals who will be interviewed to become committee members.
The list includes 65 candidates, including Kilobi, with interviews scheduled between June 8 and June 18, 2026.
According to the panel, Kilobi, among others, had met the preliminary qualifications and were eligible for consideration for various posts on the committee.
“The Selection Panel has shortlisted 65 candidates for the position of IGRTC Member,” the panel stated in a statement.
“Pursuant to Section 11 of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, the Selection Panel invited applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Member (7 positions) of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) in the media,” the statement added in part.
Mzee Francis Atwoli's Wife Mary Kilobi in Race for State Job After Landing IGRTC Interview Shortlist
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Mary Kilobi, wife of COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, has been shortlisted for a position at the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), placing her among… pic.twitter.com/AQTmSkOyKl
The Member of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) is a public service position at the national level, established under the Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2012.
It aims to strengthen coordination between the national government and county governments in Kenya.
It is responsible for consultation, cooperation, and coordination in the devolution process. It helps resolve disputes and harmonize policies and operations between the national government and the 47 counties.
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Kilobi is a Swahili news anchor and author who previously worked at the Standard Group-owned television, KTN.
She is a Literature and Kiswahili graduate from Makerere University in Uganda and also holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Nairobi.
Before working at KTN, Kilobi worked as a news anchor at the state-owned TV station in Uganda, the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), where she reportedly met Atwoli.
Kilobi later married the COTU boss in August 2018, following a traditional marriage ceremony as required by the Luhya tradition.
If successful, the former news anchor will now join the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) as one of the members tasked with strengthening coordination between the national government and county governments in Kenya.
Francis Atwoli’s Wife Shortlisted For State Job
