Court bars ICT Authority Board from sacking CEO Stanley Kamanguya

The High Court has issued temporary orders barring the ICT Authority Board from terminating the employment of CEO Stanley Kamanguya, pending the hearing and determination of a petition he has filed.

Justice Nduma Nderi certified the matter as urgent and directed that the petition be served and responded to within five days.

“Meanwhile, an injunction is issued restraining the Board from discussing the matter of the petitioner’s reappointment, pending the hearing and determination of this application,” the court ordered.

In his petition, Kamanguya states that on March 6, 2025, the Board of Directors approved and recommended his reappointment to the Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy for a new term beginning August 8, 2025.

He further claims that on March 10, 2025, the Cabinet Secretary formally reappointed him in line with the Board’s recommendation.

“The question concerning the petitioner’s reappointment as CEO of the ICT Authority is currently pending before the court,” the court documents state.

Despite this ongoing legal dispute, Kamanguya alleges that the ICT Authority Board has issued a notice for a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes a discussion on the minutes of the Board meeting regarding his reappointment.

Kamanguya argues that proceeding with such discussions while the matter is before the court would be unlawful and prejudicial.

“It is only fair, lawful, and in the interest of justice that the application be allowed,” the petition reads.

The court has scheduled the inter partes hearing for July 7, 2025.