Former TSC boss Nancy Macharia declines nomination for Murang'a County job

Former Teachers Service Commission (TSC) CEO, Dr. Nancy Macharia, has turned down her nomination by Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang’ata to serve as Chairperson of the Murang'a County Public Service Board.

In a letter dated June 25, 2025, addressed to Governor Kang’ata, Dr. Macharia cited receiving another offer from an international organization as the primary reason for her decision. The letter was submitted just a day before she was scheduled for vetting on Friday.

"I hereby thank you for nominating me for the Chair of the Murang'a County Public Service Board. However, I decline the post as I have received another offer from an international body, which, in my opinion, could affect my performance in the said role," Dr. Macharia wrote.

She further explained that she had realized the position would require a full-time commitment, whereas she had hoped for a part-time engagement.

Governor Kang’ata had nominated Dr. Macharia alongside Dr. Louis Mwende Musikali, Johnson Kang’ethe Kinyua, and Dr. Brian Lishenga Makamu as members of the Board. Oscar Kimani Gathura was nominated as Secretary to the Board. The nomination of Dr. Macharia came shortly after her tenure at TSC was set to conclude on June 30, 2025.