KNCHR has shortlisted nine candidates for its Commission Secretary and CEO position.
The commission will interview seven men and two women for its Commission Secretary and CEO role after receiving 144 applications.
The KNCHR CEO shortlist has named nine candidates for interviews on November 16, 2026, following applications from 144 people. The successful candidate will serve as Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights selected seven men and two women for the interview stage. Candidates will appear before the selection panel at assigned times, starting at 8.15am.
The commission first advertised the position on September 2, 2026. It then re-advertised the vacancy on September 22, with applications closing on October 6.
Of the 144 applicants, 107 were men and 37 were women. Five applicants also identified themselves as persons with disabilities, while no intersex person applied.
KNCHR CEO shortlist and interview schedule
Emmanuel Wambua Kituku from Machakos County will open the interviews at 8.15am. Albert Kochei from Elgeyo Marakwet County will follow at 9.15am, then Juliet Wanjiku Murimi from Kiambu County at 10.15am.
Gilbert Oduor Onyango from Vihiga County will appear at 11.15am. Guyo Dadacha Liban from Marsabit County will take the final morning slot at 12.15pm.
The afternoon session will begin with Mary Kimari from Meru County at 2.15pm. Mohamed Sabir Jaafar from Mandera County will follow at 3.15pm.
Victor Bwire from Busia County has the 4.15pm slot, while Joseph Ndiku from Machakos County will conclude at 5.15pm. The commission will communicate the interview venue to each candidate individually.
Documents and public submissions
Candidates must bring original national identity cards, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and other relevant testimonials. They must also provide clearance documents from five bodies.
These include the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The other bodies are the Higher Education Loans Board, Kenya Revenue Authority and Credit Reference Bureau.
The commission warned that canvassing would result in automatic disqualification. It also said it would contact only shortlisted candidates.
Meanwhile, KNCHR invited the public to submit credible information about the candidates in writing to its Chairperson. Members of the public can deliver submissions to the commission’s offices on the second floor of CVS Plaza, Nairobi.
