The Public Service Commission (PSC) on August 22 shortlisted candidates for the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) member position. The names included former politicians.
According to PSC, the nine who made it to the shortlist include Michael Thoyah Kingi, Mary Yiane Seneta, Abdul Bahari Ali, and Richard Chacha Boke. Others are Zulekha Juma Hassan, Kosiom Frank Kibelekenya, Abubakar Ketemon Lewano, Susan Chepksir Chongo Nakoru, and Teresiah Jerusah Michael.
The commission noted that the interviews will take place on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the PSC’s headquarters on Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.
“The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the Public Service Commission … on the date and time indicated,” read part of the PSC notice.
“Candidates should be at the venue at least 30 minutes before the starting time.” It emphasised.
This comes after the PSC, on March 18, invited applications from suitably qualified Kenyans wishing to be nominated by the SRC commission as a member.
List of Shortlisted Candidates
The qualified shortlisted candidates are as follows:
| S/No. | Name | Gender | County | Time |
| 1 | Michael Thoyah Kingi | M | Kilifi | 8:30 a.m. |
| 2 | Mary Yiane Seneta | F | Kajiado | 9:00 a.m. |
| 3 | Abdul Bahari Ali | M | Isiolo | 9:30 a.m. |
| 4 | Richard Chacha Boke, PWD | M | Migori | 10:00 a.m. |
| 5 | Zulekha Juma Hassan | F | Mombasa | 11:00 a.m. |
| 6 | Kosiom Frank Kibelekenya | M | Narok | 11:30 a.m. |
| 7 | Abubakar Ketemon Lewano | M | Marsabit | 12:00 n. |
| 8 | Susan Chepksir Chongo Nakoru | F | Baringo | 12:30 p.m. |
| 9 | Teresiah Jerusah Michael | F | Kitui | 2:00 p.m. |
Michael Thoyah Kingi is a former Magarini Member of Parliament. He lost the seat in 2022 to Harrison Kombe of the Orange Democratic Movement, ODM.
Kombe won the seat after beating Stanley Kenga of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party. Kingi was third and vied on the Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) Party.
However, in March 2023, the court nullified the election of Kombe over irregularities. On the other hand, Mary Seneta is a former MP (Women representative) for Kajiado County.
Richard Chacha Boke is a former journalist with the Nation Media Group and works as the Director of Communications and Public Relations for Mombasa County.
PCS said Chacha was shortlisted under the category of People living with disabilities – PWDs.
Required Documents
Notably, PSC confirmed that shortlisted candidates should bring originals of the following documents:
National Identity Card.
1. Academic and Professional certificates and transcripts.
2. Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
3. Current and Valid Clearances from the following bodies:
(i) Kenya Revenue Authority.
(ii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
(iii) Higher Education Loans Board.
(iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus.
(v) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate).
4. Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and
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5. Recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
Public Participation
In line with constitutional requirements, PSC has invited the public to submit some credible information regarding the suitability of the shortlisted candidates.
“Members of the public are invited to provide any credible information of interest relating to any of the shortlisted candidates through affidavits,” read part of the notice.
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Submissions must be made under oath and delivered to the Secretary/CEO of the Commission by Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
The appointment of an SRC member is considered significant, as the Commission plays a key role in setting and reviewing salaries and benefits for public officers across Kenya.
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