As Auditor-General Edward Ouko prepares to vacate office in August after an eight-year term, the biggest concern for many Kenyans is the person who will succeed him.
Already, intense lobbying has started for the position, presenting a tough balancing act for President Kenyatta.
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The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (Icpak) has asked the President to constitute a selection panel to start the recruitment of Mr Ouko’s successor.
Icpak is worried that a delay in the appointment of a new Auditor-General and Controller of Budget (Ms Agnes Odhiambo is also set to retire) will impact negatively on timely approval of the budget and audit of various books across the country.
“A process started well in advance will ensure that we do not run into the challenges that have characterised transition in the various commissions,” Icpak chairman Julius Mwatu said.