President William Ruto has constituted selection panels to facilitate the recruitment of officials to several key oversight and constitutional bodies through a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated April 10, 2026.
The gazette notices outline declared vacancies and the formation of panels tasked with overseeing recruitment processes in institutions responsible for policing oversight, public service management, education governance and intergovernmental relations.
The move is aimed at filling positions in the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Public Service Commission (PSC), the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC).
“The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is established under the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act (Cap. 86); Whereas, The primary mandate of the Authority is to give effect to Article 244 of the Constitution and to hold the police accountable to the public in the performance of their functions,” read the notice in part.
In Gazette Notice No. 5049, issued under the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, a vacancy was declared for the position of Chairperson of the IPOA Board following the appointment of the previous officeholder, Isaack Hassan, as a Judge of the Court of Appeal.
IPOA is mandated to give effect to Article 244 of the Constitution by promoting accountability within the National Police Service and handling complaints from the public regarding police conduct.
To oversee the recruitment process, the president appointed a selection panel comprising Dr Ruben Chirchir, Mwanamaka Amani Mabruki, Stephen Mbaga Jumbale, Dr Monica W. Muiruri, Claris Ogangah and Michael Nzomo Mbithuka.
The panel will conduct the recruitment process and identify a candidate qualified for appointment as Chairperson of the Authority, a position that requires qualifications equivalent to those of a Judge of the High Court.
Panels formed for PSC and TSC positions
Gazette Notice No. 5051 declared a vacancy for a Member of the Public Service Commission under the Public Service Commission Act and Article 233(1) of the Constitution.
In line with Article 250(6), which provides that members of constitutional commissions serve a single non-renewable six-year term, the President constituted a selection panel to oversee the recruitment.
The panel comprises Arthur Osiya, Charles Mutinda, Mwaniki Cachuba, Simon C. Kiplangat, Georgina Malombe, Ruth Wambeti Ruraa and Freddah Lenayiasa.
Meanwhile, Gazette Notice No. 5052 declared impending vacancies for two members of the Teachers Service Commission, effective May 2, 2026, following the expiry of their six-year terms.
The selection panel for the positions is chaired by Ambassador Isaac Njenga and includes Evelyn Owoko, James Nduna, Dr Jacob Mbijiwe, Margaret Nyakoboke Ogega, Wycliffe Etole Omucheyi, Dr Mercy Igoki Samuel, Rose Okaya Eteye and Dr Margaret Lesuuda.
Recruitment for intergovernmental relations committee
Through Gazette Notice No. 5050, the President also declared impending vacancies for seven members of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee effective June 19, 2026.
The committee plays a key role in coordinating relations between the national and county governments.
The selection panel is chaired by Amos Gathecha of the Executive Office of the President and includes representatives from the Council of Governors, State Department for Devolution, State Law Office, Public Service Commission, the Association of Professional Societies of East Africa and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
The panels are expected to advertise the positions, shortlist candidates and conduct interviews before forwarding nominees for appointment through the established legal processes.
