The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has suspended Ezra Chiloba as its Director General (DG).

According to an internal letter to staff, CA chairperson Mary Mungai has appointed Christopher Wambua to sit in an acting capacity.

“Following a meeting of the Authority’s Board held on 18th September 2023, resulting in the suspension of the Director General, I am pleased to inform all staff of the appointment of Mr. Christopher Wambua as Director General in acting capacity effective today until further notice,” read part of the letter.

“I trust that you will accord him necessary support.

Chiloba was appointed to the CA post in 2021, replacing the late Francis Wangusi.

He had previously served as the CEO of the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC),