A corruption watchdog wants a government CEO suspended over a billion shillings in questionable assets. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is probing Roy Sasaka Telewa, the National Government Affirmative Action Fund chief. It recommended his immediate suspension to the Gender Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo.
The commission cited legal guidelines allowing for suspension during such inquiries. Telewa quickly moved to block the suspension through a court petition. Justice Jemimah Keli granted his request, issuing a temporary conservatory order.
The order bars the NGAAF board and the cabinet secretary from holding any meeting about his suspension. It also prevents them from removing Telewa or appointing an acting CEO in his place. The judge's ruling restrains officials from terminating his service contract.
This follows a search operation at the CEO's residence and office by investigators. The EACC stated the operation recovered critical evidence for their probe. The commission is investigating Telewa for suspected corruption and possession of unexplained wealth.
The commission cited legal guidelines allowing for suspension during such inquiries. Telewa quickly moved to block the suspension through a court petition. Justice Jemimah Keli granted his request, issuing a temporary conservatory order.
The order bars the NGAAF board and the cabinet secretary from holding any meeting about his suspension. It also prevents them from removing Telewa or appointing an acting CEO in his place. The judge's ruling restrains officials from terminating his service contract.
This follows a search operation at the CEO's residence and office by investigators. The EACC stated the operation recovered critical evidence for their probe. The commission is investigating Telewa for suspected corruption and possession of unexplained wealth.
