Confirmed! Ex-KFCB boss Ezekiel Mutua sent on terminal leave

EX KFCB boss Ezekiel Mutua
EX KFCB boss Ezekiel Mutua

It is official,  who was the CEO of Kenya Film Classification Board has been sent on terminal leave.

He is currently under investigation by EACC for irregular payments.

In a letter dated May 6, 2021, EACC requests a number of documents and information to aid the investigation. 

"The Commission is investigating allegations of irregular payments of salaries and allowances to the institution's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ezekiel Mutua and a Board Member, Ms. Gathoni Kungu," the letter read.

A letter by June Gachui, the board session chairperson dated August 6, Mutua had been sent on terminal leave.

The letter reads, "The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry, for ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Mr Joe Mucheru has appointed  Christopher Wambua the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB)."

Adding, "Ezekiel Mutua, who is serving his second and final term is proceeding on terminal leave from  August 6, 2021, pending the expiry of his contract on October, 2021.

Mr. Wambua assumed office today."

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