This archive report was first published on 24 June 2020.
On June 24, 2020, the Labour court issued an order to suspend a notice to fill the position of Communications Authority of Kenya director general.
The Information Communication Technology Association of Kenya (ICTAK) had moved to court accusing the communications regulator of manipulating the recruitment process, which they claimed posed a risk to fair competition and merit as the basis of appointment.
Justice Maureen Onyango issued the order after the lobby requested to have the recruitment process temporarily halted on grounds that it was tainted with illegality and discrimination.
“The application is hereby certified urgent, leave granted to apply for an order to quash a vacancy notice for the position of director general or chief executive officer at CAK. The leave to serve as stay of the said vacancy notice,” said Justice Onyango.
This is not the first time the recruitment of CA boss has been a subject of litigation in the corridors of justice.
The Consumer Federation of Kenya and activist Okiya Omtatah have previously challenged the recruitment process, pointing fingers at the composition of CAK’s board, which they claimed was not properly constituted.
The new director general was set to replace Mr Francis Wangusi, who had been at the helm of CA for eight years since August 2012.
The disputed vacancy was first advertised in the local dailies in May seeking a candidate with over ten years of experience at a senior managerial position and with knowledge of CA.
