Reports abound that a major change in management at the Kenya Ports Authority is about to take place.
By yesterday evening, KPA workers were awaiting an announcement concerning their managing director Gichiri Ndua.
Earlier reports indicated that Gichiri was set to retire in June.
Last night, KPA chairman Marsden Madoka did not deny or confirm the reports.
“I don’t know who is spreading this but all I can tell you for now is I have no comment,” he said.
But by yesterday evening, no one at the management level would confirm or deny the reports.
The reports also indicated that Catherine Mturi could replace Ndua.
A senior official who sought anonymity said: “The same information you (media) have is what we have.”
“No one has confirmed the same. By the time we left office, there was no official statement.”
Gichiri has been at the KPA helm for more than five years.
It was reported senior officers in the legal and operations departments could be fired.
Reasons for the sackings were not given.
A press conference scheduled for 3pm by the Transport ministry did not take place.
A source at the ministry told the Star that all the information will be given during a press conference set to take place today.
