Former Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Mercy Mukui Mwangangi and acting Social Health Authority (SHA) CEO Robert Mbarani Ingasira are among 12 candidates shortlisted for the SHA Chief Executive Officer position.

According to a memo issued by the SHA board chairperson, Abdi Mohamed, interviews for the job that is increasingly becoming a hot seat are set to take place at the SHA headquarters during the first week of next month.

Mwangangi, who played a pivotal role in Kenya's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, is among the familiar faces on the list.

The other, Ingasira, who has been steering the SHA since the departure of the former CEO, is also a strong contender.