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The Selection Panel tasked with identifying a suitable candidate for the position of Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has completed interviews.
The panel, chaired by Dr. Irene Asienga, conducted the interviews for six candidates shortlisted from a list of 17 applicants in Nairobi as part of its commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process.
Appointed via Gazette Notice No. 4651 of April 8, 2025, the Panel was sworn in on April 23 and officially inaugurated by the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development & Special Programs on April 28, 2025.
The shortlisted candidates’ names and qualifications were made public through Gazette Notice No. 6666 and published in national newspapers on May 23, 2025, in a continued effort to promote transparency.
The six are Victor Okoth from Nakuru County, Selina Amsugut from Trans Nzoia County, Claris Awour, Edward Katama also from Trans Nzoia County, Duncan Oburu from Homa Bay County, and Michael Peter Otieno from Siaya County.
The Panel will forward three names to the President, who will appoint the next Chairperson of the KNCHR from among the recommended nominees.
The Panel has pledged to uphold the values of integrity, fairness, and accountability throughout the selection process.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights plays a pivotal role in safeguarding human rights in the country, and the appointment of a capable and principled Chairperson is regarded as critical to advancing this mandate.
