Tension is building between the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) and Basic Education PS Belio Kipsang’ after the latter rescinded a board decision to appoint an acting Managing Director (MD).
Dr Kipsang cancelled the appointment of Kenneth Jumba as acting MD hours after the board, chaired by Dr Rispa Wepukhulu, replaced the incumbent Victor Lomaria who was on compulsory leave until the end of his term on August 31.
Kipsang’ ordered Lomaria to return to office.
The board has vowed to stay put, claiming that Lomaria has been sent on terminal leave.
The latest twist comes amid fierce court battles from various quarters, including employees, against Lomaria, seeking his removal for attempting to set up a new organizational structure.
A source says that apart from the fact that Lomaria’s tenure had expired, some people are eyeing millions of shillings from a tender to print textbooks for public schools.
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