This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
On August 22, 2019, the Communications Authority (CA) announced the appointment of Mercy Wanjau as interim Director-General to replace Francis Wangusi, who is ending his second and final term in office today.
Mercy Wanjau, the board secretary and head legal officer for the authority, will coordinate the duties relating to the Director General's office in an acting capacity pending the appointment of a Director General.
The Communications Authority is a crucial and strategic parastatal responsible for regulating the ICT industry, licensing and regulating telecommunications, postal and courier services, as well as broadcasting services.
The authority is also responsible for managing the country's frequency spectrum and numbering resources and facilitating the development of e-commerce.
Francis Wangusi was appointed to the Director-General position in August 2012, after serving in an acting capacity for a year. Prior to his appointment as Director-General, he was the Director of Multi-Media Services Department at the authority.
Wangusi holds a Master's degree in Space Sciences with specialization in Satellite Communications from the International Space University, France, and a BSc. in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Rome, Italy.
He is also a holder of a Global Executive Masters degree in Business Administration (GEMBA) from the United States International University (USIU-A).
