Chiloba Cleared of Mortgage Scandal But MPs Raise Concerns Over His Past and High Net Worth as Consul General Nominee
• Former CA Director General Ezra Chiloba cleared by EACC over mortgage scheme allegations, easing path to approval as consul general nominee.
• MPs concerned over Chiloba's "trail of scandals" in previous IEBC and CA leadership roles and risk of causing issues in Los Angeles posting.
• Chiloba defends himself, says focused on what goes wrong rather than reforms made in IEBC CEO role, promises not to "leave in a huff."
• Committee questions source of Chiloba's Sh800 million net worth as he has never worked in private sector.
• Separate ambassador nominee Charles Githinji demonstrates lack of basic knowledge in vetting session, unable to define GDP or countries bordering assigned country.