The search for a new anti-graft Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) to replace Twalib Mbarak whose term expires in January
2025 started Tuesday with the first batch of shortlisted candidates
appearing for interviews.
The interviews, to be conducted by the Ethica and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Commissioners under the chairmanship of Bishop Dr. David Oginde will be taking place at the Public Service Commission (PSC) offices for three days.
The Commission is expected to forward
the name of the successful candidate to the National Assembly for approval in
accordance with Section 16(1) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act,
2011.
The commission shortlisted 14 candidates for the position.
On November 19, from 9 am to 3:30pm, five candidates will face the
interview panel.
These include Stephen Masha Ngowa, Doreen Nkatha Muthaura, Jackson Kaunda Mue, Joseph Vincent Onyango and Paul Ndemo Maina.
On November 20, the interviewees will be Vincent Omari Okongo,
Peter Lokol Lomulen (PWD), Obadiah Kipkoech Keitany, John Tentemo Ole Moyaki
and David Kiplagat Ruto Too.
Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, Justa Wawira Mwangi (PWD), Mohamed Abdul Mmaka
and Waweru Karanja will be interviewed on November 21, 2024.
The 14 candidates were picked from a list of 172 applicants.
EACC stated that the shortlisted candidates should carry with them
their original documents including a National Identity Card, academic and
professional certificates, and self-declaration form duly stamped by the
Commission.
They should also have their valid and current clearances from the
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI),
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The interviewees should also carry with them letters of recognition
from the Commission of Higher Education for any degree obtained from foreign
universities, recommendation letters from the relevant professional body, where
applicable and any other supporting documents and testimonials.
The Commission invited the public to participate in the selection
exercise by providing any credible information of interest relating to the
suitability of any of the shortlisted candidates, through sworn affidavit to
the chairman.
EACC advertised the position of CEO on September 17, with the deadline for application on October 7, 2024.
The CEO leads the commission's daily operations. EACC has been leading in the fight against graft and has since achieved much in terms of recoveries and convictions.