Muthama, Ongwae, Mwathi interviewed for PSC posts

Former Kisii Governor James Ongwae. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

He told PSC commissioners that during his time in the civil service he was not summoned by investigative agencies and the county government did not have ghost workers.

The former governor said that when he was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Service Commission he promoted 70,000 teachers who had stagnated in the same job group for almost 15 years terming it one if his achievements in the Public Service.

Mr Muthama told the commissioners that his experience as a Member of Parliament where he at one point served as Chief Whip prepared him adequately to serve in the PSC.

The former Machakos senator told the commissioners that he presided over free and fair UDA nominations and would ensure that PSC champions for the welfare of Members of Parliament.

"I believe I have the necessary experience to serve as a member of the Parliamentary Service Commission with being a Member of Parliament for along time prepared me adequately," said Muthama.

Mr Mwathi told the commission that having served as MP and a member of PSC puts him ahead of the pack since he understands the parliamentary operations.

The former Limuru MP told the commission that he will champion for the welfare of lawmakers.

"Having served as a member of the Parliamentary Service Commission I will ensure that I will use the experience gained to improve on the welfare of Members of Parliament who work hard to serve the people who have elected them," said Mwathi.

Mr Were who served as Matungu MP for three terms told the Wetang'ula-led commission that only someone with experience as a legislator and who has interacted with the public to the lowest level is suitable to serve in the PSC.

Former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

He said that he was in Parliament when the terms of service of MPs and staff was improved and will work to make them better.

Mr Serem told the commission that he was best placed to serve in the position and understands challenges faced by members.

The commissioners also interviewed Mr Ekale while former Kiminini Chris Wamalwa informed the commission that he will not present himself for vetting.

The interview panel comprised of Wetangula, Nominated Senator Joyce Korir, Nyamira Senator Okong'o Omogeni, Nyandarua Woman Rep Faith Gitau.

Others were Mavoko MP Patrick Makau, Likoni MP Mishi Mboko, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua, Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye and Commissioner Rachel Ameso.

Ameso who is a former Kakamega Woman Representative is currently serving as a female member representing the public in the commission.