Daniel Manduku has been confirmed as the Kenya Ports Authority managing director.
He has held the position in an acting capacity since June after Catherine Muturi-Wairi was sent on compulsory leave in May.
The KPA board sent her on leave citing lack of effective leadership and non-responsive work culture.
This followed the collapse of the Kenya Revenue Authority clearing system resulting in congestion.
Prior to replacing Muturi-Wairi, Manduku was the CEO of the National Construction Authority CEO.
In a statement on Thursday, Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said Manduku’s confirmation followed a rigorous recruitment process.
“It involved advertising of the post based on the job description. I wish to confirm that the shortlisting and interviewing was transparent and based on verifiable process,” he said.
Three candidates had been shortlisted for the post by the KPA board after a head hunt by Deloitte Consulting Limited.
“Following the submission of a shortlist of three candidates, I have appointed Dr Daniel Ogwoka Manduku as the managing director of Kenya Ports Authority with effect from November 30,” Macharia said.
