This archive report was first published on 18 November 2019.
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) recruitment process for a new managing director has resumed, with interviews set to take place between Thursday and Friday. The development comes as Members of Parliament (MPs) continue to express unease over the process, citing concerns of board interference and transparency.
According to KPC Chairman John Ngumi, the board received 88 applications, with 30 candidates meeting the requirements. The earlier recruitment process had attracted 92 applications, but only three candidates met the minimum requirements, stalling the process.
Ngumi defended the transparency of the recruitment process, stating that the board would not risk its credibility, given the recent scrutiny on the parastatal. He emphasized that the interviews would be spread over two days to ensure a fair hearing time for all candidates.
MPs from the Departmental Committee on Energy had previously questioned the board's decision to not use a headhunting firm to fast-track the process, suggesting that the board may be trying to impose its preferred candidate.
Ngumi maintained that the board would not compromise its credibility, stating, “There’s a lot of attention currently on KPC. We have to be extremely transparent … it’s our reputation on the line here.”
