This archive report was first published on 28 October 2019.
As the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) faces a multi-agency investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Acting Managing Director Daniel Manduku is reportedly living in fear.
According to sources, Manduku's phone has been switched off most of the time, and he is allegedly afraid that 'big brother' is watching him.
Since taking over as Acting Managing Director over a year ago, Manduku has been accused of engaging in corruption and impunity. Despite initial hopes that he would turn around the fortunes of the port, his tenure has been marred by scandals and mismanagement.
Mountains of evidence have confirmed that Manduku is presiding over nepotism and corruption in the hiring of staff at the authority.
Recently, Manduku was overheard telling a journalist to 'write what they wished' after the journalist sought comment on some scams at the scandal-ridden authority. However, after feeling the heat of his reckless remarks, Manduku started trembling and begging the media not to expose the scams further.
The journalist who was overheard complaining about the arrogance of the MD has promised to dig deeper and reveal more about the corruption at the authority.
It is worth noting that Manduku's bank accounts, along with those of former KPA MD Catherine Mturi-Wairi, were recently frozen after requests by the office of DPP Noordin Haji. This is after suspicious monies were traced to their accounts.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether Manduku will be held accountable for his alleged wrongdoings.
