Did government get CAS shortlist right? Nandi Senator Cherargei weighs in

Politicians who unsuccessfully ran for seats in the 2022 General Election were listed as qualified candidates by the PSC.

They include Millicent Omanga, Cleophas Malala, Purity Ngirici, Catherine Waruguru, Charles Njagua Kanyi, Isaac Mwaura, and former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero.

Former governors Patrick Khaemba (Trans Nzoia), James Ongwae (Kisii), Moses Lenolkulal (Samburu), and Samuel Tunai (Narok) also made it to the list.

Former KNUT Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and digital strategist Dennis Itumbi have also been shortlisted.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court last week gave the green light to President Ruto to appoint CASs after throwing out a petition by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).

Justice Monica Mbaru ruled that PSC conducted adequate public participation while creating the positions.