Race against time to pick ports chief
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is racing against time to shortlist individuals to battle it out for the Managing Director position ahead of lapse of the 45 days granted by the National Treasury.
The 45 days end this Friday.
Move came after the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani on March 2, rejected three names the board had forwarded him, saying the candidates did not attain the mandatory 70 marks and above.
But despite the lapse of the timelines, People Daily yesterday learnt that KPA was yet to agree on the final list to be presented to the CS for appointment.
National mandate
Among those that have shown interest include KPA General Manager Corporate Services Justus Nyarandi alongside six other shortlisted candidates, who are seeking to replace Daniel Manduku who resigned in March last year.
Nyarandi is currently Executive Secretary of the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority based in Mombasa.
According to a source, KPA General Manager operation and Harbour master Sudi Mwasingo is also among those interested in the post. He will be making his third attempt.
Others are former Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport Corridor Chief Executive Silvester Kasuku, former Principal Secretary at the Gender Ministry Mwanamaka Mabruk who previously worked at the port.
Former NSSF Managing Trustee Fred Rabongo and James Zero are also among those interested in the post.
Yesterday, KPA Board chairman Joseph Kibwana said his team would make a final decision by next week.
To qualify, candidates must have knowledge and experience of not less than 15 years of relevant work with at least eight years in a managerial role in a large organisation-either commercial or public entity with a national mandate.
Applicants should also have experience in Strategic Leadership Development and Corporate Governance and be members of a recognised professional body.
They should also have a thorough understanding of public sector policy and reforms, corporate planning and relevant legislation and knowledge and understanding of the port industry. Naval or maritime operations will be an added advantage.
