The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), also known as the Office of the Ombudsman, has announced the resignation of its Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua.
In a statement, the commission said Wambua tendered her resignation on January 27, 2026, which was subsequently considered and accepted during the commission’s 80th sitting, in accordance with the law and internal human resource policies.
The commission confirmed that it has initiated the process of recruiting a new Commission Secretary and CEO in line with constitutional requirements, the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, and public service regulations to ensure continuity in leadership.
Commission Chairperson Charles Dulo said the institution will continue executing its mandate as the recruitment process proceeds, adding that the public will be kept informed on key developments.
“The commission remains fully operational as we undertake the recruitment process in compliance with the law,” Dulo said.
Wambua’s resignation comes months after she was interdicted in October 2025 for a period of 14 days to allow investigations into allegations of gross misconduct and incompetence.
At the time, Dulo said the decision followed deliberations during the commission’s 73rd meeting held on October 15, 2025.
During the interdiction period, the Director of Corporate Services was appointed Acting Commission Secretary pending the conclusion of the investigations.
“All staff are hereby directed to accord full cooperation and support to the Acting Commission Secretary during this interim period,” the commission stated then.
