The National Assembly has approved the outgoing board members of four commissions after a competitive choice process by a panel. The board is chaired by Anne Makori, Walter Oweny, Doreen Muthaura, Fatuma Mohamed, Praxedes Toroney, Jonathan Lodompui, and J.M Waiganjo.
The choice panel includes representatives from the Office of the President. It also includes representatives from the Judicial Service Commission. It includes representatives from the Anti-corruption Commission.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights is also represented. The panel also includes representatives from the Gender and Equality Commission.
Fresh job opportunities are expected as the six-year tenure of the chairperson and commissioners at these commissions has concluded.
The commissions facing vacancies include those chaired by Anne Makori and others. The process of filling these positions involves a competitive choice process.
A panel comprising various governmental bodies and commissions oversees this process. The end of the terms signals a new chapter for these commissions. There is potential for new leadership to steer them ahead.
Their terms ended. In response, Ruto appointed a new choice panel. This panel will oversee the hiring of new commissioners to fill the vacancies left by the outgoing board members.
The choice process is crucial in ensuring that qualified individuals are appointed to lead these commissions effectively. The vacancies offer an opportunity for individuals interested in serving in these important roles to apply. They can contribute to the work of these commissions.