13 shortlisted for EACC chief executive post
This image shows Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission CEO Halakhe Waqo. Thirteen people have been shortlisted for interviews to replace Mr Waqo whose term is ending. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- The contract of the current CEO Halakhe Waqo is coming to an end after serving the non-renewable six-year term.
Thirteen candidates have been shortlisted for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission's (EACC) chief executive post, with interviews set to start on November 27.
Mr Michael Mubea, who is the deputy EACC chief executive, is among the 13 candidates.
Current CEO Halakhe Waqo's six-year, non-renewable term is ending.
Others shortlisted for interviews are Ms Sarah Kilemi, National Police Service Commission board official Murshid Mohamed, Mr James Warui, Mr Vincent Omari, Mr Jillo Kasse, Mr Chege Thenya, Mr Reuben Chirchir, Mr Cyrus Oguna, Mr Abdi Mohamud, Mr Twalib Mbarak, Mr Joel Mabonga and Ms Lucy Wanja.
Mr Waqo took office in January 2013, when EACC replaced the now defunct Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission.
The EACC chief executive post is a one term, non-renewable contract of six years.
The names of the successful candidate will be forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting and approval.
Qualifications for the post include a post-graduate degree from a recognised university, and clearance certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Credit Reference Bureau.
