The high court has nullified the appointment of KRA Board chairperson Antony Mwaura ruling that it’s unconstitutional and illegal.
Justice Francis Gikonyo revoked his appointment noting that national values and integrity were not adhered in his appointment adding that Mwaura’s appointment was inconsistent with the constitution.
Judge Gikonyo further noted that the requirement of public office is public trust and the fact that Mwaura was facing corruption and economic cases with one still pending according to the information provided to the court
“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,” the judge said.
Justice Gikonyo also dismissed Mwaura’s argument saying that nothing prevented his appointment at the time.
The judge said that national values and principles of governance in article 10 in leadership are n of real value in governance .
He said that the petitioners argument to support the claim that the appointment of the frisr respondent was inconsistent with the law is not misplaced.
This matter were relevant consideration the process of his appointment as chairperson of KRA Board “The country should embark on building culture on national values and leadership based on national values and integrity and principle,”court noted
