Six former Member of Parliament (MPs) have been shortlisted for the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) position.
According to Article 127(d) of the Constitution, the PSC consists of among others "one man and one woman appointed by Parliament from among persons who are experienced in public affairs, but are not members of Parliament."
The former legislators will be competing for the slot reserved for a male in the PSC.
[caption caption="Members of the current Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) after their swearing-in "]
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They include Samuel Chepkong’a (Ainaboi), Ali Farah (Mandera East), Lati Lelelit (Samburu West), Protus Akuja (Loima), Elias Mbau and Stephen Karani Wachira (Laikipia West).
The former lawmakers are expected to be interviewed on Thursday next week.
Additionally, Clerk of the Senate Jeremiah Nyegeye , who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PSC, has asked them to get a certificate of good conduct from the DCI ahead of their interrogation.
They are also required to get cleared by the Credit Reference Bureau, High Education Loans Board, EACC, KRA and have a recent letter from a professional association.
Whoever will be picked by the interviewing panel will join Justin Muturi, Naomi Shaban, Beth Mugo, Adan Keynan, Benson Momanyi George Khaniri, Aisha Jumwa, Aaron Cheruiyot and Lorna Mumelo.
Despite Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo's expectation to be on the list, he did not make it among the shortlisted individuals.
Former Clerk of the National Assembly Justin Bundi also did not make it to the shortlist.
[caption caption="Former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo"]
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