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PSC chair nomination sparks legal firestorm

Francis Meja has been nominated as Public Service Commission chairperson. [File, Standard] 

The nomination of Francis Meja as Public Service Commission (PSC) chairperson by President William Ruto has ignited a constitutional debate, with experts warning that the process may have violated the Constitution.

President Ruto nominated Meja on January 21, 2026, a move communicated by Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, Felix Koskei. The nomination has since been transmitted to the National Assembly for vetting and approval.

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