Several top officials from the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) have been summoned by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) as part of an escalating investigation into alleged misconduct related to major insurance tenders.
This inquiry centers on tenders awarded for medical insurance, group life assurance, and general insurance coverage for KMA staff and board members—services that often involve substantial sums.
EACC boss Twalib Mubarak during a past meeting in Nairobi. Photo: Citizen TV Kenya Source: Facebook
The EACC’s recent correspondence, dated November 4, 2024, to the KMA’s Director General, demands that a list of senior officials present themselves for interviews and statement recordings.
This move follows earlier exchanges with KMA and additional correspondence on October 24 and October 30, which raised red flags about the processes surrounding these insurance contracts.
The summons list includes high-ranking officials such as Salim Muslih, Daniel Katana, Gilbert Kulali, Catherine Mumbi, Alphonse Kioko, and Gladwell, among others, who are expected to report for questioning at EACC’s Mombasa Regional Office.
Kenya Maritime Authority headquarters in Mombasa. Photo: Kenya Maritime Authority Source: Facebook
The interviews will be conducted by EACC officers Mohammedorg Q, Lydiah O., Lamek O., and Jasper M., at the ACK Memorial Cathedral Building on Nkrumah Road, Mombasa.
These officers are expected to lead the questioning sessions starting November 5, with the listed officials required to appear on specific dates to provide statements on their roles in the tender processes.
This thorough examination aims to establish whether due process was followed and to uncover any signs of potential graft or favoritism in the awarding of the lucrative insurance contracts.
Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, known for his outspoken views on corruption, took to Twitter to share the latest developments, hinting that “things are about to get interesting” at KMA.
His tweet has amplified public interest in the case, sparking speculation on social media about the potential impact of this probe on KMA’s leadership and credibility.
This high-profile investigation underscores EACC’s ongoing commitment to tackling corruption in Kenya’s public institutions. As the probe unfolds, the summoned officials will face intense scrutiny, and the findings could lead to significant changes within KMA.
The public eagerly awaits the outcome, hoping for transparency and accountability from one of Kenya’s key regulatory agencies in the maritime sector.
