NAIROBI, Kenya – President William Ruto has nominated Boya Molu, a former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner, to the Public Service Commission (PSC), further cementing his administration’s focus on reshaping key public institutions.
Molu, a key ally of former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati, played a pivotal role in the disputed 2022 presidential elections, standing firm during the tense standoff at Bomas of Kenya.
His loyalty to Chebukati and the electoral process proved significant as other commissioners, led by then-vice chair Juliana Cherera, rejected the results that declared Ruto as the winner over Azimio candidate Raila Odinga.
The chaos that ensued at Bomas—marked by physical confrontations and heightened security—reportedly left Molu injured as the announcement of results was disrupted.
Molu’s nomination is part of a broader list of candidates the President has proposed to fill impending vacancies at the PSC, an influential body tasked with overseeing the recruitment and management of civil servants.
Among the other nominees is former National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director-General Francis Meja and former Principal Secretary Mary Kimonye, who has been selected as the commission’s vice-chairperson.
Kimonye previously served as Head of Governance and Public Service Reforms.
Also nominated are Harun Maalim, currently the Executive Director of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, and Mwanamaka Mabruk, former Principal Secretary for Public Service and Gender Affairs.
Others on the list include Irene Cherotich Asienga, Francis Otieno Owino, and Joan Andisi.
The Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, confirmed the nominations in a statement on Friday, emphasizing that Ruto exercised his constitutional authority in preparation for vacancies expected in January 2025 when the current commissioners’ terms expire.
“The names have been formally transmitted to Parliament for vetting and subsequent approval,” Koskei said.
The National Assembly is now expected to scrutinize the nominees before a final decision is made.
If approved, the new PSC members will oversee a critical period of public service reform under President Ruto’s administration.
Molu, a key ally of former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati, played a pivotal role in the disputed 2022 presidential elections, standing firm during the tense standoff at Bomas of Kenya.
His loyalty to Chebukati and the electoral process proved significant as other commissioners, led by then-vice chair Juliana Cherera, rejected the results that declared Ruto as the winner over Azimio candidate Raila Odinga.
The chaos that ensued at Bomas—marked by physical confrontations and heightened security—reportedly left Molu injured as the announcement of results was disrupted.
Molu’s nomination is part of a broader list of candidates the President has proposed to fill impending vacancies at the PSC, an influential body tasked with overseeing the recruitment and management of civil servants.
Among the other nominees is former National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director-General Francis Meja and former Principal Secretary Mary Kimonye, who has been selected as the commission’s vice-chairperson.
Kimonye previously served as Head of Governance and Public Service Reforms.
Also nominated are Harun Maalim, currently the Executive Director of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, and Mwanamaka Mabruk, former Principal Secretary for Public Service and Gender Affairs.
Others on the list include Irene Cherotich Asienga, Francis Otieno Owino, and Joan Andisi.
The Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, confirmed the nominations in a statement on Friday, emphasizing that Ruto exercised his constitutional authority in preparation for vacancies expected in January 2025 when the current commissioners’ terms expire.
“The names have been formally transmitted to Parliament for vetting and subsequent approval,” Koskei said.
The National Assembly is now expected to scrutinize the nominees before a final decision is made.
If approved, the new PSC members will oversee a critical period of public service reform under President Ruto’s administration.
