Economy

Judge Smokin Wanjala to lead hiring of EACC commissioners

President Kenyatta has appointed a panel to fill two commissioner posts at the anti-graft agency.

The nine-member panel that will be chaired by Supreme Court judge Smokin Wanjala held its first meeting in Nairobi on Thursday.

It is set to advertise, shortlist, interview and recommend names for vetting by Parliament and appointment by Mr Kenyatta.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been operating without commissioners for more than a month after the dramatic resignation of its three commissioners.

Chairman Mumo Matemu bowed out in May while commissioners Irene Keino and Prof Jane Onsongo quit in April and March, respectively.

The other members of the selection panel are Ms Gladys Kianji of the Association of Professional Societies in East Africa, Ms Winfred Lichuma of the National Gender and Equality Commission and Ms Maryanne Njau-Kimani of the Office of the Attorney-General.

Others are Sheikh Adan Wachu of the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, Mr Peter Wakoli of the Media Council of Kenya, Mr Titus Ndambuki of the Public Service Commission, Mr Kennedy Kihara of the Office of the President and Kagwiria Mbogori of the Kenya National Human Rights Commission.

The panel is now expected to invite applicants for the positions by next week as the EACC Act requires.

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