President William Ruto has nominated former National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director-General Francis Meja for appointment as the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC).
The nomination was announced on Wednesday by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, who said the President acted in accordance with constitutional provisions governing public appointments.
The name has since been forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting and approval.
Meja is currently a serving member of the PSC, a position he took up in January 2025. If approved, his appointment would see him rise to the top leadership of the constitutional commission tasked with overseeing human resource management and governance within the public service.
The Public Service Commission plays a critical role in recruitment, promotion, discipline, and performance management across government institutions. Meja’s proposed elevation is expected to draw scrutiny from lawmakers during the approval process, given the commission’s central role in public sector reforms and accountability.