Former KFCB Chief Ezekiel Mutua Must Repay Sh27 Million Irregular Salary Boost
Former Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) boss Ezekiel Mutua faces a Sh27 million repayment order following a tribunal ruling on his controversial salary increase. The State Corporations Appeal Tribunal determined the payment constituted an irregular boost during his second term in office.
The tribunal surcharged Mutua the full amount after finding the KFCB board improperly increased his compensation package. The ruling represents a significant financial blow to the former media regulator, who served as KFCB’s chief executive officer until his departure from the position.
Mutua’s tenure at KFCB was marked by strict content regulation policies and frequent public statements on moral standards in Kenyan media. His leadership style often generated controversy within the entertainment industry and among content creators.
The salary increase controversy highlights ongoing concerns about executive compensation at state corporations. Kenya’s public sector has faced scrutiny over inflated salaries and irregular payments to senior officials across various government agencies.
The tribunal’s decision establishes a precedent for recovering irregular payments made to state corporation executives. This ruling may prompt similar reviews of compensation packages across other government entities.
Mutua has not publicly responded to the repayment order. The former KFCB chief currently serves in a different capacity within Kenya’s media landscape, though the financial obligation remains outstanding pending any potential appeals.
