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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>MPs have approved the nomination of Antony Mwaniki as the chairperson of the Public Service Commission.<\/p>\n

The position was left vacant following the death of the former chairperson Stephen Kirogo after a short illness in April.<\/p>\n

National Assembly\u2019s Security Committee chaired by Peter Mwathi approved Amb. Mwaniki as replacement to the late Stephen Kirogo.<\/p>\n

Also approved were Caroline Naikena Letupuru and Thomas Okoth who were nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta to serve as members of the National Gender and Equity Commission (NGEC).<\/p>\n

The duo was being vetted by the Labour and Social committee chaired by Mwea MP Josphat Kabinga.<\/p>\n

The House is expected to debate the committees\u2019 report later in the day to either uphold or reject the verdict.<\/p>\n

If approved, the names will be taken to the President for formal appointment.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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