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SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR THE POSITION OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Following the criteria-based short-listing exercise, the Selection Panel shortlisted the following candidates for the position of Chairperson of the National Research Fund Board of Trustees:

Interview Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026
SNo Name Nationality County Gender PWD Status Time
1
Vassey N Mwaja
Kenyan
Meru
Male
No
9.00 a.m.
2
Ezekiel Kibet Tanui
Kenyan
Nandi
Male
No
10.00 a.m.
3
Fatuma Hirsi Mohamed
Kenyan
Wajir
Female
No
11.00 a.m.
4
Justus Inonda Mwanje
Kenyan
Kakamega
Male
No
12.00 p.m.
5
Evans Kituzi Avedi
Kenyan
Vihiga
Male
No
2.00 p.m.
6
Wafula Okumu
Kenyan
Bungoma
Male
No
3.00 p.m.
7
Mary Goretti Wosyanju
Kenyan
Bungoma
Female
No
4.00 p.m.
Interview Date: Thursday 14th May 2026
SNo Name Nationality County Gender PWD Status Time
8
Vincent Agala Chokaa
Kenyan
Vihiga
Male
No
9.00 a.m.
9
Thomas Kiprono Serrem
Kenyan
Nandi
Male
No
10.00 a.m.

INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS

The Selection Panel informs the shortlisted candidates that the interviews will be conducted on the dates indicated above. Candidates should be at the venue at least thirty (30) minutes before their scheduled time. Shortlisted candidates should bring originals of the following documents during the interview:
a) National Identity Card or Passport;
b) Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
c) Any other supporting documents and testimonials;
d) Letter of recognition of qualifications from Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and

e) An affidavit to verify names appearing differently in submitted documents, where applicable

The successful candidate shall be required to provide valid and current clearances from the following bodies:
i. Kenya Revenue Authority
ii. Higher Educations Loans Board
iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
iv. Any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus
v. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)