Former Langata Member of Parliament Nixon Korir, former nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura are among 585 Kenyans shortlisted for the Principal Secretaries positions.

The Public Service Commission seeks to recruit 49 principal secretaries and has scheduled to conduct interviews at Commission House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi from 12th October 2022.

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati’s wife, Mary Chebukati has also made the shortlist.

A number of sitting Principal Secretaries among them Housing PS Charles Hinga, Health PS Susan Mochache, Northern Corridor Development Belio Kipsang, Planning PS Saitoti Torome, ICT PS Jerome Ochieng have also been shortlisted.

Others include Wildlife PS Fred Sigor, Industrialisation PS Peter Kaberia, Social Protection PS Nelson Marwa Agriculture PS Francis Owino, Telecommunications PS Esther Koimett, Education PS Simon Nasbukwesi, Environment and Forestry PS Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Devolution PS Micah Powon among others.

Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi, Education CAS Sarah Ruto and Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth have also been shortlisted.

A section of politicians who contested in the August 9th election and lost have also made it into the list.

They include former Isiolo Woman Rep Rehema Jaldesa, former Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa and former Wajir West MP Ahmed Kolosh.

Former Narok Governor Samuel Ole Tunai, a key ally of President Dr William Ruto has also been shortlisted after serving two terms as Governor.

The candidates will be expected to produce original copies of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts as well as any other supporting documents and testimonials.

They should also submit current clearances from Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate), printed Online Self-declaration Application Acknowledgement Receipt or a Self-Declaration Form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission during the interviews. By Hunja Macharia, KBC

NAIROBI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's population will hit 58 million by 2030 and 70 million by 2045, up from the current 50 million, the national statistics bureau projected on Friday.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in its Analytical Report on Population Projections 2022 said that the bulk of the population during the years will comprise people aged 15-64 years.

"These projections are based on 2019 Kenya Census Data for a period of 25 years from 2020 to 2045. The projected population is expected to increase from 48.8 million in 2020," said the government agency.

However, despite the projected surge in population, KNBS said that Kenya's annual population growth rate would continue to decline during the period. The annual growth rate would fall from 1.8 percent in 2020 to 1.2 percent in 2045, according to KNBS.

Ukur Yatani, outgoing cabinet secretary, National Treasury and Planning, said in the report that the projections provide pragmatic evidence for use in the formulation of policies and plans to help Kenya achieve sustainable development goals. - Xinhua

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