KRA Board Chair Anthony Mwaura’s appointment declared illegal, unconstitutional

While revoking his appointment, High Court judge Francis Gikonyo noted that the national values and integrity were not adhered to while appointing Mwaura, adding that it was inconsistent with the constitution.

“Criminal charges including corruption and economic crimes against a person are relevant consideration om testing integrity , conviction of an offence is also yet another material for testing integrity .Failure to disclose conflict om interest is a matter relevant related in the office you hold or to be appointed to is also relevant material in testing integrity,” court noted. 

Judge Gikonyo said that public trust is a crucial requirement for public officers and the fact that Mwaura was facing corruption and economic charges. , the latter is still pending according to the information provided to the court.

Similarly the judge dismissed Mwaura’s argument that nothing prevented his appointment at the time, saying it is not defensible. However, the judge said that the national values and principles of governance in article 10 in leadership are of real value in governance. 

He said petitioner Dr. Benjamin Gikenyi’s argument to support the claim that the appointment of Mwaura was inconsistent with the law is not misplaced. 

“The country should embark on building culture on national values and leadership based on national values and integrity and principle,” court noted.