This archive report was first published on 17 May 2020.
On May 17, 2020, Mwatate MP Andrew Mwadime wrote to Speaker Justin Muturi over the suspension of Kevin Safari by KRA Commissioner General Githii Mburu.
Safari, who until his suspension had been the commissioner for customs and border control, was sent on compulsory leave and replaced with Pamela Ahago in an acting capacity.
According to Mwadime, Safari was sent home illegally for three months without being granted an opportunity to show cause.
He also argued that the official is the only one holding a senior government position from Mwatate Constituency.
On March 7, Safari had written a letter to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to investigate the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over the decision to charge with matters surrounding the troubles at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).
“The thought that I presently face an imminent threat to my employment and reputation yet I have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of public interest is at least unfortunate,” Safari wrote in the letter.
