The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday released the names of six candidates shortlisted for the position of Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Deputy Governor.
Leading the list of candidates is Charles Ringera, the Chief Executive Officer and Board Secretary at the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
The other shortlisted candidates include; former Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) CEO Dr. Habil Olaka, Finance Professor Dulacha Galgallo Barako, banker Gerald Nyaoma Arita, economist Jane Wangui Kirangai and financial markets specialist Florence Koki Kinyanzui.
According to PSC, interviews for the shortlisted candidates are scheduled for Thursday, October 3 at the Public Service Commission House located on Harambee Avenue in Nairobi.
In a statement shared by PSC, each candidate will arrive at different times, 45 minutes apart to allow for seamless interviews.
The first candidate is expected to be at the venue at 9.30 am, with the last one scheduled at 2.00 pm right after lunch break.
Similarly, candidates were asked to arrive 15 minutes before their allotted interview times carrying important documents for verification.
Among key documents to be availed by the candidates include, the National Identity Card, testimonials, academic and professional certificates, and valid clearances from essential regulatory and oversight bodies, such as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
This vacancy was announced on March 30, 2023, as PSC the agency tasked with the recruitment of civil servants invited applications from qualified professionals.
The successful candidate will work alongside Susan Koech who was appointed to the position in March 2023.
PSC has equally appealed to members of the public to share any credible information regarding the shortlisted candidates.
"Such information should be submitted through sworn affidavits to the Secretary/CEO of the Public Service Commission at Commission House, or through the Commission’s official channels," read part of the statement.
The Central Bank of Kenya is tasked with formulation and implementation of monetary policy, regulation of financial institutions and managing the country's foreign exchange reserves.
