Candidate Awaiting NPSC Chairperson Interviews Collapses & Dies
The cause of death remains unknown, and his body was taken to the mortuary for an autopsy to determine the cause.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
A candidate who was one of four set to be interviewed for the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) chairperson job collapsed and died.
The passing of Komora Mabudi Jilo was confirmed on Wednesday, March 26, by Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana.
The incident took place at the Public Service Commission (PSC) offices on Harambee Avenue on Tuesday, March 25, where Jilo and four other candidates were set to appear before the selection panel for the NPSC chairman position.
The cause of death remains unknown, and his body was taken to the mortuary for an autopsy to determine the cause.
Photo of Komora Mabudi Jilo. /FILE
Taking to social media, Senator Mungatana mourned Jilo as a loving family man. "He was a hard-working man who loved his family and one who had a spirit of always trying to go forward. Indeed, death found him while trying to take another step forward in his public service career," Mungatana said in his statement.
Jilo had been involved in Kenyan politics for years and ran for the Garsen MP seat in the 2022 general election but lost to Guyo Ali Wario. He contested under the Pamoja African Alliance (PAA) party.
Interviews for the NPSC Chairperson role began on Monday, March 24, and concluded on Tuesday, March 25. Among those shortlisted for the position were former Busia Deputy Governor Kizito Wangalwa, ex-IEBC commissioner Margaret Mwachanya, and former IPOA member Doreen Nkatha.
Others included former Principal Secretary Micah Powon, ex-MP Humphrey Kimani, as well as John Mutegi, Susan Oyatsi, John Otieno, and Komora.
The interviews took place at the PSC offices on Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, starting at 9 AM each day. Candidates were required to arrive at least 20 minutes in advance, bringing original documents such as their National ID card, academic certificates, transcripts, and necessary clearance documents.
Following the interviews, the panel will forward a shortlist of top candidates to President William Ruto for consideration. The President will then nominate one candidate and submit the name to the National Assembly for approval.
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security will conduct additional vetting and interviews. If the committee is satisfied, it will recommend the nominee for approval by the full House.
Once Parliament approves the nominee, the President will formally appoint the Chairperson through a gazette notice, after which they will be sworn into office. If the nominee is rejected, the President must propose a new candidate.
The NPSC chairman leads the Commission, which oversees human resource functions within the National Police Service. This includes recruitment, promotions, transfers, engagement with police associations, monitoring and evaluation, policy formulation and oversight, as well as disciplinary management.
