Editor's Review

"Mr Chiloba resigned Yesterday, October 18, 2023, in a letter to the Chairperson of The CA Board Mary Mungai."


Suspended Communications Authority of Kenya Director General Ezra Chiloba has resigned. 

Chiloba resigned in a letter to the CA Board chair on Wednesday and the decision was accepted by the board on Thursday morning. 

CA Board chair Mary Mungai in a statement announced Chiloba's exit. 

"The Board of Directors of the Communication Authority of Kenya has this morning, October 19, 2023, accepted the resignation of Ezra Chiloba as the Director General," a statement by the CA board chair read in part.

"Mr Chiloba resigned Yesterday, October 18, 2023, in a letter to the Chairperson of The CA Board Mary Mungai."

Mungai thanked Chiloba for his time as CA boss saying his contribution to the success of the the organisation is highly cherished.

"On behalf of the Authority, I wish the outgoing Director General success in his future endeavour and appreciate his invaluable contribution to the organization and the wider ICT sector."

CA Board Chair Mary Wambui. PHOTO | COURTESY

Chiloba served as the CA Director General for two years having been appointed in October 2021.

Chiloba was suspended from office on September 19 following a board meeting.

As a result, Christopher Wambua has been appointed as Acting Director General.

"Following a meeting of the Authority’s Board held on 18th September 2023, resulting in the suspension of the Director General, I am pleased to inform all staff of the appointment of Mr Christopher Wambua as a Director General in Acting Capacity effective today until further notice. I trust that you will accord him the necessary support," Mungai said while announcing her suspension.

Chiloba was to serve in the position for four years.