PSC SEEKS NEW PARTIES REGISTRAR AS ANN NDERITU LANDS IEBC JOB

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has declared the Registrar of Political Parties and Assistant Registrar of Political Parties positions vacant. The Registrar of Political Parties became vacant after Ann Nderitu was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
In a notice on July 15, PSC invited applications for the two positions according to Sections 33, 34 and 34A of the Political Parties Act, CAP 70. Interested candidates must hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya to be appointed as Registrar of Political Parties.
They must also have proven knowledge and experience in any of the following fields: Finance, Management, Political Science, Law, Governance, or Public Administration. Candidates must have at least 15 years post-qualification experience in the relevant areas of expertise.
PSC stated that candidates must also have high moral character and integrity and have satisfied the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
The Registrar is responsible for regulating, monitoring, and supervising political parties; managing the Political Parties Fund; verifying membership registers; certifying independent candidates; and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards governing political party operations in Kenya.
To ensure political neutrality, the Commission noted that individuals who have held office or vied for political positions within five years preceding the advertisment, or served in political party governing bodies, are not eligible for either position.
Applicants can post, hand deliver or email their applications via registrarpp2025@publicservice.go.ke alongside relevant documents including clearances from KRA, EACC, HELB, CRBs, and the DCI.