Kenya Ports Authority [KPA] acting Managing Director Rashid Salim has been locked out of the succession battle at the state corporation’s helm.
We have established his name was not among those the KPA board of directors has shortlisted for interview to succeed embattled Daniel Manduku who resigned as MD of the state corporation.
Former KPA officer James Ng’ang’a is among those shortlisted for the interview to succeed Manduku.
Ng’ang’a currently works for the African development bank in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
He is making his third attempt to head the controversial state parastatal which has been the centre of attention.
Rashid’s former divisional boss, who had headed technical service, retired Eng Ouma Atonga will be making his third attempt at the post as he is expecting to sit for the interview next month.
KPA general manager in charge of Lamu port Eng Abdullah Samatar will make his first attempt as he is among those to be interviewed for the top job.
KPA General Manager in charge of Kisumu port Sudi Mwasingo is also short listed and will be making a second go at the post.
Only two General Managers from the authority have not joined the race to succeed Manduku. These are General Managers Corporate Services Edward Kamau and Operation and Harbour Master Captain William Ruto.
Controversial KPA General Manager Finance Patrick Nyoike was locked out of the race as he is facing economic sabotage charges in court.
KPA Head of strategy at the Kisumu port Inland Container Depot Yobesh Oyaro who had served as procurement manager and in the audit department and soft-spoken KPA General Manager in charge of infrastructure development Eng Vincent Sidai Esyepet who was employed on a three year contract with different terms of reference were the first to miss out in the shortlist stage.
