The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has cleared former Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General Ezra Chiloba, citing a lack of evidence in the allegations made against him.
In a statement dated April 4, 2024, EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak stated that the investigation team determined that there was insufficient evidence to find Chiloba and other Authority officials guilty of the allegations, including misappropriating a Ksh.622 million staff mortgage scheme.
“This is therefore to bring to your attention that the matter was closed with no further action pursuant to Section 25A of the ACECA of 2003. However, we recommend that the Authority reviews its Human Resource Policy and Procedure Manual dated February 2023 in line with the Communication Authority HCA Circular No. 1″B” of 2021 dated 23rd March,” reads part of the statement.
Ezra Chiloba was summarily dismissed as Communications Authority (CA) Director General CA following allegations of abuse of office and conflict of interest.
Based on an internal audit report, it was alleged that Ksh 662.4 million Staff Mortgage Scheme had been mismanaged.
In a letter dated October 2 and addressed to CA Board Chair Mary Mungai, Chiloba refuted the accusations as baseless and inaccurate while underscoring that all actions taken in relation to the management of the said mortgage scheme strictly adhered to relevant policies and guidelines.
Chiloba likewise raised concerns about how the scheme's audit was undertaken, further claiming that the process was interfered with.
He added that documents presented as evidence of the disciplinary action against him are full of inconsistencies and contradictions.
Meanwhile, he has been nominated to be a Consul-General in Los Angeles, USA.
President William Ruto announced his nomination on March 8, 2024, as he made fresh changes to the Foreign Service docket to revamp Kenya’s missions abroad.