Kenyan President Misled Over Parastatal Jobs

According to sources in State House, President Uhuru Kenyatta is facing a dilemma following the controversial appointment of parastatal heads.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has been criticised following the appointment of parastatal heads (file photo).

  • Kenya:   Uhuru Ignored Jobs Taskforce's Advice

    The Star, 8 January 2014

    President Uhuru Kenyatta did not follow the recommendations of the task force he set up to spearhead parastatal reforms when he made the recent appointments. The task force, which… Read more »

  • Kenya:   Uhuru Kenayatta Revokes Abduba Dida's Appointment

    The Star, 8 January 2014

    Abduba Dida's appointment as the chairman of the CDF board has been revoked. MPs had opposed his appointment, saying it was contrary to the CDF Act, which states that only the… Read more »

  • Kenya:   MPs Support Muthaura Post

    The Star, 8 January 2014

    Two MPs from Kiambu county have supported the appointment of Francis Muthaura to head the head multi-billion rail, road and port project in Lamu. Separately, Gatundu North MP Kigo… Read more »

  • Kenya:   Emgwen MP Backs Uhuru's State Jobs

    The Star, 7 January 2014

    EMGWEN MP Alexander Kosgey has defended the recent state corporation appointments by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking yesterday in Kapsabet where he distributed Sh7 million… Read more »

  • Kenya:   Raila Faulted On Muthaura Appointment

    The Star, 7 January 2014

    AN MP has criticised Cord leader Raila Odinga for supporting the appointment of Francis Muthaura as Lapsset board chairman. Speaking to the Star yesterday, Kitutu Masaba MP Timothy… Read more »

  • Kenya:   Luhya Elders Fault Uhuru On Parastatal Top Jobs

    The Star, 6 January 2014

    A section of leaders from the Luhya community have faulted the recent appointments by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Luhya council of elders spokesperson Lucas Wata said the… Read more »

  • Kenya:   MP Says Parastatal Heads Are Qualified

    The Star, 6 January 2014

    MATHIRA MP Peter Weru has supported President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent appointments of heads of parastatals. Speaking at Kanyama in Mathira on Saturday, Weru said those who have… Read more »

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