Five candidates shortlisted for TSC CEO position

The five were selected from a pool of 124 applicants who expressed interest in the position.

Mitei, who has been serving as the acting TSC CEO, will compete for the top position alongside four other candidates drawn from different counties.

Other shortlisted candidates are Cheptumo Ayabei from Baringo County, Evaleen Jesang Mitei from Uasin Gishu, Robert Odette from Migori County, Lawrence Ngai Kaburu from Tharaka Nithi and Farah Abdi Saman from Mandera County.

The candidates are expected to appear before the selection panel on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the commission's headquarters in Upperhill, Nairobi.

TSC has also invited members of the public to submit credible information concerning the shortlisted candidates through sworn affidavits addressed to the commission chairperson.

The submissions must reach the commission by November 13, 2026.

Source: Citizen Digital