GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11088

THE Selection Panel for Selection of Nominees for Appointment as Chairperson of the Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons for consideration for nomination for the position of the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission. A. QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT A person shall be qualified for appointment as Chairperson of the Public Service Commission if that person — (a) is a citizen of Kenya; (b) holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; (c) has at least ten years' experience in their respective profession; (d) has at least six years' experience in a managerial position either in the public or private sector; and (e) meets the requirements of leadership and integrity in Chapter Six of the Constitution. B. GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION A person is not eligible for appointment as a chairperson of the Public Service Commission if such person — (a) has, at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election as— (i) a member of Parliament or County Assembly; or (ii) a member of the governing body of a political party; or (b) holds any state office; or; (c) is, or has at any one time been, a candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or (d) is or has at any time been, the holder of an office in any political organization that sponsors or otherwise supports, or has at any time sponsored or otherwise supported, a candidate for election as a member of parliament or of a county; or (e) is an undischarged bankrupt; or (f) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any law. Note*: Paragraphs (1), (3) and (4) cease to apply to a person after two general elections for Parliament have been held since the person ceased to be such a candidate or office holder. C. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT Single non-renewable term of six (6) years. D. TERMS OF SERVICE (a) Full time (b) Shall not hold any other office or employment for profit whether public or private. (c) Remuneration and benefits for the position are as set out by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission vide