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KNCHR has shortlisted nine candidates for the position of Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after receiving 144 applications.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has shortlisted nine candidates for the position of Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after receiving 144 applications.
In a statement on Monday, November 9, the Commission announced that the recruitment process attracted applicants from different backgrounds following an advertisement issued on September 2.
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The position was subsequently re-advertised on September 22, with the application deadline set for October 6, 2026.
"At the closure of the advertisement, a total of one hundred and forty-four (144) applications were received. One hundred and seven (107) were male and thirty-seven (37) were female with no intersex person applying," the statement read.
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Among the applicants, five indicated that they were persons with disabilities.
The nine shortlisted candidates were drawn from different counties and were scheduled to attend interviews on November 16, 2026, according to the timetable released by the Commission.
The candidates are scheduled to appear for interviews at different times, beginning with Dr Emmanuel Wambua Kituku of Machakos County, whose interview was set for 8:15 am to 9:15 am.
He was followed by Dr Albert Kochei of Elgeyo Marakwet County, scheduled for 9:15 am to 10:15 am, and Ms Juliet Wanjiku Murimi of Kiambu County, whose interview was set for 10:15 am to 11:15 am.
Mr Gilbert Oduor Onyango of Vihiga County was scheduled for 11:15 am to 12:15 pm, followed by Mr Guyo Dadacha Liban of Marsabit County from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm.
The afternoon interviews were scheduled to begin with Dr Mary Kimari of Meru County from 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm, followed by Mr Mohamed Sabir Jaafar of Mandera County from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm.
Mr Victor Bwire of Busia County was scheduled for 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm, while Mr Joseph Ndiku of Machakos County was the final candidate, with his interview set for 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm.
"The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 16th November 2026 at their respective times indicated above. The Commission will communicate the interview venue to each candidate individually," the statement added.
KNCHR further directed the shortlisted candidates to present original copies of their identification, academic and professional documents during the interviews.
The required documents included national identity cards, academic and professional certificates, transcripts, as well as any other relevant documents and testimonials.
Candidates were also required to present clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The Commission further cautioned candidates against attempting to influence the recruitment process.
"Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Commission," the statement further read.
KNCHR reiterated that it was an equal opportunity employer and that the selection process would be based on merit through fair and open competition.
The Commission also invited members of the public to submit, in writing, any credible information of interest concerning the shortlisted candidates to the Chairperson through the address provided in the recruitment notice.
This comes days after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) shortlisted five candidates for the position of Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following a recruitment exercise that attracted 124 applications.
In a statement on Tuesday, November 3, the Commission announced that the candidates had been selected following an assessment of their applications against the requirements outlined in the September 29, 2026, advertisement.
TSC had advertised one vacancy for the position and invited qualified Kenyans to submit applications. The application period closed on October 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
"At the closure of the Advertisement 124 Applications were received by TSC and reviewed for completeness, submission and conformity with the requirements as set out," the statement read.
According to the commission, applicants were required to be Kenyan citizens and hold a degree in Education from a university recognised in Kenya.
They were also required to possess at least 10 years of experience in education, administration and management, public administration, human resource or financial management.
Additionally, applicants were required to meet the leadership and integrity requirements outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution.
The five shortlisted candidates were scheduled to appear before the interview panel on Monday, November 16, at the Teachers Service Commission Building in Upperhill, Nairobi.
The candidates and their respective interview times are Cheptumo Ayabei (Baringo County) at 9:00 am, Evaleen Jesang Mitei (Uasin Gishu County) at 10:00 am, Robert Odette (Migori County) at 11:00 am, Lawrence Ngai Kaburu (Tharaka Nithi County) at 12:00 noon, and Farah Abdi Saman (Mandera County) at 1:00 pm.
