Francis Wangusi now insists he is still in charge at the Communications Authority defying a decision by the agency’s board to replace him after his term came to an end on Wednesday.
Outgoing Communications Authority of Kenya @CA_Kenya Director General Francis Wangusi says he is still in charge, vows not to hand over to Mercy Wanjau who has been appointed as Acting Director General.#tukonews #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/aiLd7k538V
— Tuko.co.ke (@Tuko_co_ke) August 22, 2019
Wangusi said on Thursday he will not hand over to the authority’s Director of Legal Services, Mercy Wanajau, who was named the Interim Director General by CA Board Chairperson Ngene Gituku.
According to reports by several local dailies, Wangusi said that the board rejected Wanjau’s appointment.
“It is sad that a few people with selfish interests are forcing a person to head such a vital government institution,” Wangusi said.
What is again happening at communication authority of Kenya (CA)? Francis wangusi vows not to hand over to mercy wanjau! The star digital reports that Wangusi has referred to mercy as too incompetent for the job! Jesus!
— Elijah Okemwa (@elijah1334) August 22, 2019
He added that although his term ended on Wednesday, he was not told whom to hand over to.
Wangusi said he only came to know of the new CEO after she was unveiled on Thursday morning to the media.
CA chairman Ngene Gituku on Thursday announced Mercy Wanjau as new Acting director-general in a press briefing that lasted less than three minutes.
Communication Authority of Kenya appoints Mercy Wanjau as the new acting Director General replacing Francis Wangusi whose term came to an end yesterday having served eight years.#MachoNaSautiYetu #TV47KE #ShinaLaUpeo pic.twitter.com/DhflsYjOXk
— TV 47 KENYA (@TV47KE) August 22, 2019
Mercy Wanjau is a commercial lawyer, regulatory and governance expert working with the Communications Authority of Kenya as the director Legal Services and board secretary.
She has been involved in designing and harmonizing policy and regulation in ICT sector at the local, regional and international level for over 15 years.