PSC initiates process of replacing Ann Nderitu after IEBC appointment

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially declared the position of Registrar of Political Parties vacant, following the swearing-in of Ann Nderitu as a Commissioner of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

In a notice issued on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the commission invited qualified Kenyans to apply for the role, signalling the beginning of the recruitment process to fill the critical post in Kenya’s political landscape.

Nderitu, who had served as Registrar since 2018, was sworn in as one of the new IEBC commissioners at the Supreme Court of Kenya on July 11, 2025.

“Vacant Positions in the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.,” PSC stated.

According to PSC, the Registrar’s role includes regulating, registering, monitoring and supervising political parties, maintaining their membership registers, and managing the Political Parties Fund.

Criteria for applicants

To qualify, applicants must hold a university degree recognised in Kenya and have at least 15 years of experience in fields such as political science, public administration, law, governance, finance, or management.

They must also meet the ethical standards of Chapter Six of the Constitution and demonstrate high moral character.

“The Registrar is a State officer within the meaning of Article 260 of the Constitution and shall serve for a non-renewable term of six years,” PSC clarified.

Assistant Registrar

The Assistant Registrar, who will deputise the Registrar, requires similar qualifications but with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

PSC has also emphasised inclusion and fairness in the recruitment process.

“We are committed to fair competition and merit, and encourage applications from persons with disabilities, marginalised and minority groups,” the notice read.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on August 5, 2025, via hand delivery, post, or email. Shortlisted candidates will be required to present clearance certificates from bodies such as KRA, HELB, EACC, CRBs, and the DCI.

“It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates,” PSC warned.

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