Suspended EACC boss back in office
What you need to know:
- His return to work signals a fresh twist to the happenings at the EACC, which has been in the news following the suspension of Mr Matemu and his deputy Irene Keino.
- Questions have been raised over the legality of the secretariat conducting investigations into cabinet secretaries, principal secretaries, governors, senators and heads of parastatals accused of corruption in the absence of commissioners.
- While the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Chairman Charles Nyachae has called on the tribunal to quickly conclude investigations, AG Githu Muigai said Mr Waqo and his staff can carry out the functions of the commission.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Deputy CEO who was interdicted is back in office, the Nation has learnt.
Mr Michael Mubea, the deputy CEO in charge of operations, yesterday confirmed that he was back at work after his interdiction was lifted. However, he did not name who lifted the interdiction, given that EACC boss Mumo Matemu is out of office after being suspended by President Uhuru Kenyatta last week.
Mr Mubea told the Nation to “stop rumours” and allow him continue with the fight against corruption.
“Where did you get the news from? Did you see the suspension letter? Let us stop spreading rumours,” he said.
A source at EACC said Mr Mubea was executing his duties.
His return to work signals a fresh twist to the happenings at the EACC, which has been in the news following the suspension of Mr Matemu and his deputy Irene Keino.
Hours after suspending them, the President appointed a tribunal to investigate their conduct.
By Kicking out the pair, the President appeared to give a seal of approval to the EACC secretariat headed by Mr Halakhe Waqo.
Questions have been raised over the legality of the secretariat conducting investigations into cabinet secretaries, principal secretaries, governors, senators and heads of parastatals accused of corruption in the absence of commissioners.
While the Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution Chairman Charles Nyachae has called on the tribunal to quickly conclude investigations, AG Githu Muigai said Mr Waqo and his staff can carry out the functions of the commission.
Before his suspension, Mr Matemu had suspended Mr Mubea for 90 days.
