Uhuru Picks Nancy Kabui for Auditor-General Post

President Kenyatta has nominated Nancy Janet Kabui Gathungu for the position of Auditor-General.

Her name has been forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting and approval, State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena said in a statement on Friday.

Uhuru picked Kabui from a list of three candidates presented to him by the Recruitment Panel for the Selection of the Auditor-General.

The position fell vacant in August last year following the expiry of Edward Ouko’s eight-year term. If the National Assembly approves her nomination, Kabui will serve for an eight-year nonrenewable term.

Kabui had been shortlisted for the position alongside 10 0thers including Leonard Lari, Edwin Kipkoech, Benson Ochieng, Silvester Ngei, and Elizabeth Wangui. Others are Idris Abdi, Meshack Obiero, Paul Wangila, and Denis Theuri.

A total of 64 applicants had expressed interest in the coveted position. 

Prior to her nomination, Kabui served as the Director of Audit in the Office of the Auditor-General.