Ezra Chiloba was Monday suspended as the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya.
Chiloba’s suspension was announced on Monday evening in an internal memo issued by the authority’s chairperson Mary Mungai.
Following Chiloba’s suspension, Christopher Wambua was appointed as Director General in Acting Capacity effective today until further notice.
“Following a meeting of the Authority’s Board held on 18th September 2023, resulting in the suspension of the Director General, I am pleased to inform all staff of the appointment of Mr. Christopher Wambua as a Director General in Acting Capacity effective today until further notice,” reads the memo in part.
The reason behind Chiloba’s suspension was not immediately announced.
But an insider said it is linked to a ballooned budget within the CA and disagreement among board members on the way the money will be spent.
“He blocked something a member wanted to do on procedural issues. And they are worried they are the ones who will face the consequences of those shortcuts,” said an insider aware of the issue.
Chiloba had served as Chief Executive Officer at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.