KOT reacts to ‘Chilobae’ comeback
Kenyans on Twitter have shared varied reactions following the appointment of Ezra Chiloba as the new Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) Chief Executive.
Via a statement on Tuesday September 28, 2021, CAK Board chairperson Kembi Gitura explained Chiloba would hold the position for a renewable term of four years.
“The appointment follows a competitive recruitment process to fill the position left vacant with the retirement of the former Director-General, Francis Wangusi,” reads the statement in part.
Mercy Wanjau has been holding the position in an acting capacity.
Chiloba has in the past served in the same capacity at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). His tenure at the electoral agency was was marred by controversy after the Supreme Court ruled that the 2017 General elections held in August of that year was marred by illegalities and irregularities.
Roselyn Akombe, Chiloba’s former colleague at the IEBC has linked his appointment to the 2022 general elections.
And with the appointment of the new CAA Director General, 2022 is sealed.
— Dr. Roselyn Akombe (@DrRoselynAkombe) September 28, 2021
Chiloba was ousted from the electoral agency in 2018 after he was found culpable of accusations arising from an internal audit report on major procurement during the 2017 polls.
After the General Election, Chiloba fell out with the Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati, who suspended him to facilitate an audit of the expenditures.
Defending his suspension, Chebukati said the move was reached after the commission undertook a comprehensive audit of all the major procurements relating to the 2017 General Election and repeat poll, held on October 26.
Chiloba, however, filed a case in court contesting his suspension but chose to resign later.
Ezra CHILOBA who was sacked by IEBC over meddling of elections now appointed as CAK boss!! Kenya is a NATION of PARADOXES. pic.twitter.com/xoM354hqTY
— Makau F. Muli ?? (@MakauWaMuli) September 28, 2021
Former IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba appointed Director-General of Communications Authority of Kenya for a 4-year term.
Funny how this appointment comes nearly a year to 2022 General Election.#Kemikalchallenge | SK Macharia | Judge Sankale pic.twitter.com/v0l9StpLch
— Victor Otengo (@VeeqOtengo) September 28, 2021
It's only in Kenya where we recycle leaders who doesn't deserve to hold public office. Ezra Chiloba is the new Director General of CAK for the next 4 yrs
— Paul Ouma™?? (@P_aulouma) September 28, 2021
There are positions in Kenya once you get to them you know way too much and no matter what you do you’ll always get reappointed back to government to keep state secrets safe. Ezra Chiloba back like he never left. Kenya is the realest animal farm. https://t.co/18eA5BbpO0
— Chieftain. (@Masinde001) September 28, 2021
Kenyans reactions after hearing that Former IEBC CEO Ezra Chiloba is appointed CA Director-General pic.twitter.com/T4tQQu9UvP
— Masta (@abuyamasta) September 28, 2021