The EAC boss that never was: Kenya makes surprise U-turn on Mwende Mueke nomination

The East African Community (EAC) flag. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

In a move that may reflect a political backlash, Kenya has replaced Caroline Mwende Mueke, the nominee for East African Community (EAC) secretary-general, just two days before her expected swearing-in.

Instead, Nairobi said on Monday that it would unveil Veronica Mueni Nduva as the regional bloc's next secretary-general ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the EAC Council of Ministers on Tuesday 16 April.