The process of recruiting the new Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director has been temporarily stopped.

According to a source the process has been halted waiting for the appointment of new board members.

"The government has resolved to first stop the process and appoint new board members. Tranport Cs Kipchumba Murkomen is expected to tour the port anytime to oversee the process of appointing new board members" said the source.

The term of the current acting managing director John Mwangemi ends in March.

On Friday, the government appointed former Kinango Mp Benjamin Tayari as the Chairman of the board of directors taking over from Joseph Kibwana.

https://ommydalla.co.ke/people/item/3193-benjamin-tayari-appointed-kpa-chairman

In a gazette notice dated January 12, Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen instructed Tayari to take office effective January 13.

The KPA board led by the Chairman plays a major role in the recruitment of a new managing director. The board conducts the interviews.

The board had advertised for the MD position in December last year through the local dailies.

A total of 61 applicants are said to have applied for the position. Former KPA General Manager Engineering services is said to be among the applicants.