The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) CEO David Omwoyo is among 13 candidates shortlisted for the Data Protection Commissioner position. This role is crucial for regulating personal data processing and enforcing the Data Protection Act.

• The Data Protection Commissioner will lead the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).
• The Public Service Commission (PSC) received 152 applications for the role.
• The shortlist comes as the term of the current, inaugural Data Protection Commissioner, Immaculate Kassait, is set to end.