The Kenyan government through the Public Service Commission (PSC) kickstarted the process of replacing former Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna.
The announcement was made through a public notice dated Tuesday, February 7, carried in local dailies.
According to PSC, the spokesperson will earn a monthly salary of Ksh970,000 including a basic salary ranging between Ksh292,000 and Ksh576,000.
The job title also comes with benefits such as; a house allowance, an entertainment allowance, an extraneous allowance, domestic servants’ allowance, a leave allowance, annual leave, and medical cover all totaling to more than Ksh400,000.
Requirements
Applicants for the position must possess Kenyan citizenship and should have worked for a minimum of 15 years as a media or communication practitioner.
A bachelor's degree in media-related fields from a recognised university is also mandatory.
“The applicant must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the National development goals, policies, and objectives, including the government’s transformation agenda,” PSC further clarified.
Duties
The spokesperson will communicate government policies, programmes, and initiatives to the public through media channels.
How to apply
Interested and qualified persons were advised to submit their applications online through the commission's website www(dot)publicservice(dot)go(dot)ke.
Applications must be made on or before February 27, 2023.
The successful candidate will replace Oguna who was one of former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s top key officials and assumed the role on May 7, 2019, replacing Eric Kiraithe.
Oguna came to the limelight due to his role as the person in-charge of the Kenya Defence Force (KDF) Public Affairs office and Spokesman for KDF at the onset of Operation Linda Nchi, a position he held between 2011-2013.
He was instrumental in giving Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) a public image by briefing Kenyans on the progress of the war in Somalia.
In October 2022, Oguna left the position after he was appointed by Siaya Governor James Orengo to serve as his Chief of Staff.
