Ezra Chiloba Suspended As CA Director General

The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has Suspended Ezra Chiloba as its Director General (DG).

The decision follows a board meeting that was held on Monday, September 18.

The announcement was made by CA’s chair Mary Wangui without further details on the reasons for Chiloba’s suspension.

Christopher Wambua has been appointed as the CA Director General in an acting position.

“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 Director General in an acting capacity effective today [September 18, 2023] until further notice, ” stated Mungai.

Christopher Wambua served as CA’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs prior to his appointment.

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Chiloba’s suspension comes barely 10 days before he clocks two years as CA’s Director General.

He took over from the late Francis Wangusi whose term at CA lapsed in August 2019.

Chiloba has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

He was suspended from his position at the electoral commission by former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati due to procurement queries at the commission, a decision he challenged in court before resigning months later.