The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has announced the interview dates for candidates shortlisted for the positions of chairperson and members of the commission. The move comes after a rigorous recruitment process that began with a public call for applications in January.
According to a notice issued by the selection panel, the application window closed on February 13, attracting strong interest from qualified candidates. Reuben Chirchir, the panel chairperson, confirmed that the response was substantial.
“A total of 79 applicants applied for the position of chairperson, while 640 applications were received for the positions of members,” the notice stated.
Following careful evaluation, the panel shortlisted 13 candidates for the chairperson role and 109 for the members’ positions. Interviews for the chairperson post are set to begin on March 2, with six candidates scheduled to appear on the first day starting at 10 am.
Those slated include former Muhoroni MP Prof Ayiechio Olweny, Mohamud Saleh, Pamela Awino, Yufnalis Ndege, Abdirizak Hussein Shafat, and Charity Ndung’u. The remaining seven chairperson candidates will be interviewed on March 3.
Interviews for member positions will start on March 4, 2026, and are expected to continue for at least two weeks, concluding on March 19. Daily sessions will be held at Harambee Avenue in Nairobi, running from 10 am to 2:30 pm, with candidates instructed to report at least 20 minutes early.
Shortlisted candidates are required to present original identification documents, academic and professional certificates, transcripts, and any other supporting testimonials.
They must also submit valid clearance certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and a police clearance from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In addition, clearance from a registered credit reference bureau is mandatory.
Candidates who obtained degrees from foreign universities must provide recognition letters from the Commission for University Education (CUE) along with recommendations from relevant professional bodies, where applicable.
The panel has also invited the public to provide any credible information regarding the shortlisted candidates. Submissions should be sent via sworn affidavit to [email protected] or delivered by hand to the Public Service Commission offices on Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, by February 27.
This recruitment exercise is aimed at reinforcing NCIC’s leadership as the commission continues to play a critical role in fostering national cohesion, promoting peaceful coexistence, and tackling issues of discrimination and hate speech across Kenya.
