Kibwana’s tough options in picking new port boss

Ag. Kenya Ports Authority Managing Dr. Arch. Daniel Manduku (right) receives documents from the immediate former Managing Director, Mrs. Catherine Mturi-Wairi during a handing over session witnessed by KPA board chairman General Joseph Kibwana at the KPA headquarters. [Courtesy]

All eyes are on the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) board as it braces itself for the murky waters of recruiting the parastatal’s boss, following the ouster of former Managing Director Catherine Mturi-Wairi in May.

Early this week, KPA chairman, Rtd Gen Joseph Kibwana announced that the board was preparing to conduct interviews to replace Mrs Wairi.