Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo is among 13 candidates shortlisted by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to interview for the position of Data Commissioner.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

According to a notice issued by the commission on Tuesday, September 29, Omwoyo is scheduled to appear for his interview at 12:30pm on Monday, October 5, at the PSC offices in Nairobi.

He is being considered to succeed Immaculate Kassait as her six-year tenure as Kenya’s first Data Protection Commissioner comes to an end later in 2026, following her appointment in November 2020.

PSC’s shortlist also includes Senior Deputy Data Commissioner at the ODPC Otieno Oscar Onyango and Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya Director of Legal Services Lydia Chelagat Sitienei.

📌 What You Need to Know

Other candidates named by the commission include Office of the President official Jasper Mbiuki and Kilifi Transport and Infrastructure Committee chairperson Duncan Kubahatisha Nyale.

Also on the shortlist are ICT specialists Shalle Mohamed Abdi and Solomon Kirwa, who have backgrounds in public sector and governance.

Kenyatta University and Konza Technopolis governance researcher Lynneth Cheronoh and Maasai Mara University lecturer Moses Lemayian Nooseli have also been shortlisted.

The list further features technology and artificial intelligence (AI) researcher Stephen Odhiambo Anditi, public administration specialists Isaac Eregae Lobuin and Mohamed Hussein Abdi, as well as technology policy specialist John Walubengo Nyongesa.

All interviews will take place on October 5, with candidates expected to report to the venue at least 20 minutes before their allocated times.

Shortlisted applicants are required to present original identification documents, academic and professional certificates and transcripts, supporting documents and testimonials.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke