The government is in the process of recruiting a new Kenya Power and Lighting Company [KPLC] Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer [CEO] after the prosecution of Ken Tarus who headed the organization.

At least 14 individuals have denied charges of the irregular acquisition of faulty transformers.

Eng. Jared Othieno is currently acting as the company MD and doubles up as CEO after being appointed by Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter in June following a day-long meeting by the Kenya Power Board to bridge the gap left by the arrest and prosecution of the officials.

The acting MD will face an acid test when he will be forced to battle it out for the position during an open and transparent interview.

According to an advertisement in local dailies, a consultancy firm has been hired to carry out the recruitment process.

The company is seeking to recruit an exceptional and visionary leader with good professional and ethical standards to fill the vacant position.

Those interested in the position are to submit their applications for consideration through the consultancy firm latest September.

The candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

Those who have qualifications and experience will have an advantage during the short listing process according to the consultancy firm.