This archive report was first published on 28 August 2019.
Francis Wangusi, the outgoing Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) director-general, has vacated office, ending a leadership dispute that has rocked the State agency.
Mr. Wangusi, 61, was first appointed CA boss on August 21, 2012. He has since been at the center of a leadership dispute that has seen the CA board appoint Mercy Wanjui to replace him in an acting capacity following the expiry of his second term on Thursday last week.
Mr. Wangusi has threatened to sue the CA board “for perpetuating lies that I’m still in office.” He made the statement in an interview at his Tuuti home in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, on Wednesday.
Mr. Wangusi expressed disappointment that the CA board never sought his counsel on the succession. He also expressed his disappointment with the appointment of Mercy Wanjui as his replacement, citing her allegiance to the Ministry of Information as a reason for his disapproval.
On Wednesday, Mr. Wangusi called for protection “from all quarters” saying his rich legacy could not be wished away. He also stated that he has put Kenya on the world map in terms of telecommunications sector during his tenure.
On Tuesday, the Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled to suspend recruitment of Mr. Wangusi’s replacement in a case filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek). Cofek had moved to court, arguing that the CA board was not properly constituted, and therefore could not appoint a new CA boss.
