SHA CEO Elijah Wachira suspended, Robert Ingasira appointed Acting CEO

Acting Social Health Authority (SHA) CEO Elijah Wachira has been sent on 90-day compulsory leave, effective immediately, to allow for investigations into his professional conduct and performance in the role. 

The decision was made by the Authority's Board, citing the need for a thorough inquiry into the CEO's actions during his tenure.

"This is to inform you of the Resolution of the Board to send you on Compulsory Leave effective immediately for a period of Ninety (90) days to allow for further investigations into your professional conduct and performance as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Social Health Authority," a letter addressed to Wachira, penned by SHA Chairperson Dr. Abdi Mohamed on Tuesday, reads in part.

"While on leave, you shall be entitled to all your current remuneration and benefits."

Furthermore, Mohamed announced that the SHA Board had settled on Robert Ingasira to succeed Wachira. Prior to his appointment, Ingasira served as SHA's Acting Director, Financial Services.

"The Board has further appointed Mr. Robert Ingasira as Ag Chief Executive Officer, while you are on leave. Therefore, please hand over the office to him immediately," said Mohamed.

In another letter addressed to Ingasira, Mohamed highlighted that the Acting CEO will be entitled to an acting allowance in accordance with the applicable laws, the Human Resource Policies, and the Procedures Manual.

"This is to inform you of the Resolution of the Board to appoint you as Acting Chief Executive Officer SHA and NHIF effective immediately pending the finalization of investigations of the Ag. Chief Executive Officer, SHA and Chief Executive Officer NHIF," the letter reads.  

"You shall be entitled to an acting allowance in accordance with the applicable Laws, Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual."