Sunday, February 2, 2025 - The Public Service Commission (PSC) wrapped up interviews for 109 shortlisted candidates for Principal Secretary (PS) positions on Friday, January 31, amid intense political horse-trading.
With President William Ruto expected to restructure his Government
to accommodate opposition leader Raila Odinga’s allies, at least 10 PSs are
reportedly on the chopping block.
However, sources indicate that Ruto is facing pressure from
within Raila’s camp, with key figures allegedly demanding hefty bribes from
those seeking appointment.
Junet Mohamed, a close confidant of Raila, and Mama Ida
Odinga have reportedly been soliciting up to Ksh5 million from hopefuls,
promising to use their influence to secure them the lucrative positions.
Some aspirants, like outspoken political analyst Gabriel
Oguda, have allegedly resorted to holding harambees to raise the required
amount, while others, like former CAS David Osiany, are rumored to be taking
loans to afford the "facilitation fee."
Despite this, insiders say Ruto is hesitant to sacrifice
some of his key loyalists, particularly those from his Rift Valley stronghold,
to accommodate Raila’s people.
This means that even after forking out millions, some hopefuls might still miss out on appointments.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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