10 shortlisted for Registrar of Political Parties interview
This entire recruitment process is being carried out under the framework provided by Sections 33, 34, and 34A of the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D.
The Public Service Commission has unveiled the list of shortlisted candidates for the positions of Registrar and Assistant Registrar of Political Parties, with interviews set for Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Commission’s offices on Harambee Avenue in Nairobi.
Ten individuals will be interviewed for the role of Registrar of Political Parties, beginning with Ali Abdullah Surrar from Mandera, who is scheduled at 8:30 AM. The final interview for this position will be conducted at 2:30 pm with Florence Tabu Birya from Kilifi.
The shortlist features candidates from various parts of the country, including Geoffrey Obonyo from Kisii, who is listed under the Persons With Disabilities category.
Other contenders are Sophia Kaindi Sitati Mudhungi from Nyeri, Mercy Kalondu Wambua from Machakos, and Dr. Manna W. E. Rodgers from Bungoma.
Recently, Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) appointed Sophia Sitati as the Acting Registrar, effective July 14, 2025, following the exit of Ann Nderitu, who now serves as a Commissioner at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Sophia, who previously held the position of Chief State Counsel, is expected to steer the ORPP in advancing democratic governance and political party oversight.
At the same time, the position of Assistant Registrar has also attracted 10 shortlisted applicants, who will face the panel on the same day.
Seth Odhiambo Onyango from Migori will be the first to be interviewed at 8:30 am, while Gilbert William Opanga from Vihiga will conclude the day’s sessions at 2:30 pm.
Notably, the list includes Simon Owawa Nyamolo from Homa Bay, also shortlisted under the Persons With Disabilities category, as well as Josephine Kirion Ergaoe from Isiolo.
The Commission has directed all shortlisted candidates to report at least 20 minutes ahead of their assigned time slots. Each applicant must bring original identification documents, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and valid clearance letters from key government bodies. These include the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Applicants who obtained their academic qualifications from institutions outside Kenya are also required to present recognition letters issued by the Commission for University Education.
Meanwhile, the PSC has welcomed members of the public to share any credible information they may have regarding the integrity or conduct of the shortlisted individuals.
Such submissions must reach the Commission by Friday, August 8, 2025, either via email or delivered directly to the PSC office in Nairobi.
This entire recruitment process is being carried out under the framework provided by Sections 33, 34, and 34A of the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D.
