The announcement, made on June 17, marks a significant leadership transition for the constitutional commission tasked with promoting administrative justice and accountability in public institutions.
According to the commission, Tobiko emerged as the successful candidate after a rigorous and merit-based recruitment exercise that attracted 40 applicants from different professional backgrounds. Ten candidates were shortlisted and interviewed before the commission settled on her as the most suitable person to take up the position.
Tobiko joins the Ombudsman’s office from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), where she served in several senior capacities over a career spanning more than 15 years.
Her most recent role was County Elections Manager, where she oversaw electoral operations, strategic planning, governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and financial management.
She holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Daystar University. Throughout her public service career, she has also undertaken professional training in leadership, public administration, and democratic elections management.
Her appointment comes at a time when public institutions are under increasing pressure to improve service delivery, transparency, and accountability.
The CAJ has recently been involved in efforts to strengthen citizens’ access to information and address complaints of maladministration in government offices. As CEO, Tobiko will be expected to lead these reforms and enhance public confidence in oversight institutions.
The appointment follows the resignation of former CEO Mercy Wambua earlier this year, creating a leadership vacancy that the commission moved swiftly to fill. With growing public demand for efficient government services and accountability, Tobiko's leadership will be closely watched as Kenya continues its push for better governance and institutional reforms.
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