The appointment of Anthony Mwaura as KRA Board Chairman has been declared illegal and unconstitutional by the High Court.
High Court judge Chacha Mwita noted that the national values and integrity were not adhered to while appointing Mwaura, insisting that it was inconsistent with the constitution.
“Criminal charges including corruption and economic crimes against a person are relevant consideration on testing integrity, conviction of an offence is also yet another material for testing integrity. Failure to disclose conflict on interest is a matter relevant related in the office you hold or to be appointed to is also relevant material in testing integrity,” court stated.
Judge Mwita further stated 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.
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 integrity and principle,” court noted.
