The 224 applicants who are nominees for the position of Chief Administrative Secretary have alarmed members of parliament like Robert Mbui (Kathiani) and Sylvanus Osoro.

On Tuesday, MP Mbui said it was unexpected to see former officials who had lost the August 2022 elections standing for government and reaping the rewards of holding office.

According to MP Mbui, the positions ought to be made available to younger people who have yet to work in the public sector to foster the development of the nation's future generations.

Because many of the names of the applicants have previously held significant positions in the nation, he stated, "We are a country that needs to plan its future and not keep moving backwards."


"Some people who have held the office of governor for two terms aspire to go up to the position of assistant minister. If we want to create the nation, it is crucial that we look to the future, at our youth, and at those who have the potential to contribute."

MP Mbui also stated that Kenyan leaders who have left office should be open to pursuing careers outside of politics.

To promote progress, he continued, ministerial seats should be accessible to other persons, preferably young Kenyans.

"As a nation, we must comprehend that if you run for political office and are unsuccessful, move on to something else. Not everything in politics, "Mbiu stated.

"In order for them to advance, I wish we had encouraged our recent graduates who have worked in the public sector for a while to seek for these posts. It's just embarrassing for me."


For his part, MP Osoro expressed the opinion that ex-governors should not be considering the CAS seats since they have already used up all of their possibilities to serve the public and will not be able to contribute anything to the ministerial positions.

He added to MP Mbui's argument that younger people should receive the roles.

"The ex-governors lined up for these jobs, some of whom have completed their full two terms, is truly quite sad. What would you like to give the nation that you as the county chief did not? "In a posture.

"It ought to be a chance to raise kids and get them ready for this nation's future. As far as the 2/3 gender balance is concerned, it should be a chance to balance the government."

The Public Service Commission (PSC) narrowed down the 224 applicants on Monday evening. Starting on March 1, 2023, they must appear for interviews.

City pastor and former Nairobi mayoral candidate Margaret Wanjiru, former Soy MP Caleb Kositany, former Jubilee MP Gideon Keter, and former Digital Strategist in then-Deputy President William Ruto's office Dennis Itumbi are a few of the well-known candidates who have applied for the roles.

Additional individuals include former senators Millicent Omanga and Isaac Mwaura and Mwanaisha Chidzuga, a former journalist; Wilson Sossion, a former KNUT secretary-general; Wangui Ngirici, a former Kirinyaga woman representative, and Moses Lenolkulal, a former governor of Samburu.


Among those chosen for the shortlist were the former journalist Bonnie Musambi, the footballer McDonald Mariga Wanyama, the former senator Mary Yiane, the former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri, the former Lamu senator Anuar Loitiptip, and the former Starehe MP Charles Njagua, aka Jaguar.

The general public has to give any reliable information regarding the shortlisted applicants.