Meet Twalib Abdallah Mbarak, the newly nominated CEO at the The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The EACC yesterday announced a possible change of guard that will see Halakhe Waqo, whose six-year non-renewable term has come to an end, replaced as the agency’s CEO.
If confirmed, Twalib Mbarak will spearhead the fight against corruption in Kenya with his impressive track record. Mr. Mbarak served in the Kenya military as an infantry officer from 1984 to 1999. He later joined the military intelligence until his retirement as a Major.
In 2006, Mbarak joined the National Intelligence before he joined the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission. In 2010, he joined power generating firm, KENGEN as Head of Security & Integrity.
Twalib Mbarak has trained in intelligence in Kenya Germany ,South Africa , USA and the UK. He is a graduate from University of Nairobi and hold a Master Degree in conflict management. He is also a Certified Security Management Professional from International Security Management Institute, UK.
Twalib who was nominated for the position, beat 13 candidates who had applied for the position including Michael Mubea, who is the Deputy EACC Chief Executive.
Others who were shortlisted for interviews were Ms Sarah Kilemi, National Police Service Commission board official Murshid Mohamed, Mr James Warui, Mr Vincent Omari, Mr Jillo Kasse, Mr Chege Thenya, Mr Reuben Chirchir, Mr Cyrus Oguna, Mr Abdi Mohamud, Mr Twalib Mbarak, Mr Joel Mabonga and Ms Lucy Wanja.
Awaiting confirmation, Mr. Mbarak’s name will be forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting and approval.
Qualifications for the post include a post-graduate degree from a recognised university, and clearance certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Credit Reference Bureau.
The EACC chief executive post is a one term, non-renewable contract of six years.
Do you think Parliament will approve the appointment of Mr. Mbarak as the Commission’s new CEO?