The Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Daniel Manduku has rendered his resignation letter to the Transport CS James Macharia.
“I do hereby tender my resignation, which I hope you will accept, effective June 1, 2020. I am immediately proceeding on terminal leave until then,” Manduku said.
Pressure has been piling on the besieged MD for the last couple of months and he was fighting several graft related charges.
Sources confirmed that a board meeting was on Friday morning in progress after Manduku’s letter which came as a surprise.
Some indicated that the letter, which was drafted late in the evening, was because Manduku had gotten wind that disciplinary action was to be taken against him.
“I write to communicate formally a decision which I have reached after deep introspection and lengthy consultation. As you know, it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve as the head of the most vital installation,” he said in his letter.
Manduku was arrested by the DCI detectives in Nairobi early this month in relation with the investigations into leased extra storage space for containers by KPA.
He was arraigned and released without the charges after the prosecution team failed to avail his charge sheet.
“I shall be eternally grateful for the support of all the outstanding individuals who have contributed to what we have achieved over the last few years and to you in particular for your leadership and vision,” he added.
Manduku was appointed to the helm of KPA since 2018 May, after his predecessor Catherine Mturi. He becomes among the shortest serving MDs at the parastatal.
