Mary Kilobi, the spouse of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli, is in contention to land a state job after being shortlisted for an interview by a state agency.

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In a notice on Wednesday, May 20, the selection panel for the recruitment of members of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) released a shortlist of candidates invited to interviews to become members of the committee.

The list comprises 65 candidates, including Kilobi, with interviews scheduled from June 8 to June 18, 2026.

According to the panel, Kilobi, among others, had successfully met the preliminary requirements and qualified for consideration for various positions within the committee.

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"The Selection Panel has shortlisted 65 candidates for the position of IGRTC Member," the panel stated in a statement.

"Pursuant to Section 11 of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, the Selection Panel invited applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Member (7 positions) of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) in the media," the statement added in part.

The Member of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) is a public service position at the national level, established under the Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2012. It aims to strengthen coordination between the national government and county governments in Kenya.

It is responsible for consultation, cooperation, and coordination in the devolution process. It helps resolve disputes and harmonize policies and operations between the national government and the 47 counties.

Kilobi is a Swahili news anchor and author who previously worked at the Standard Group-owned television, KTN.

She is a Literature and Kiswahili graduate from Makerere University in Uganda and also holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Nairobi.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke