Paul Famba appointed new Public Service Commission CEO

Paul Famba has appointed as the new Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a five-year period.

PSC Chairperson Amb. Anthony Muchiri announced on Wednesday that Mr. Famba would take up the new role effective August 1, 2024.

“The Public Service Commission has appointed Mr. Paul Famba as the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Commission for a period of five years with effect from August 1, 2024. The Commission made the appointment in the exercise of its powers under Section 15(2) of the Public Service Commission Act,” Muchiri stated.

Mr. Famba, who is the current Secretary of Administration in the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, will take over from outgoing CEO Dr. Simon Rotich whose tenure comes to an end this month.

He boasts mmense experience in governance having served as Assistant County Commissioner, State Protocol Officer, Deputy County Commissioner and Director of Administration.

The new CEO was also recognized and awarded by President William Ruto with the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) and Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW).

Mr. Famba holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Arts degree in Peace and Conflict Management from Kenyatta University.