Behind Dr Mabonga’s withdrawal of his request is a story of power games and tension-filled working relations that exist inside independent commissions, with commissioners and CEOs pulling in opposite directions. This has led to a fairly high turnover of CEOs during the terms of inaugural commissioners. OMBUDSMANFor a few like Dr Mabonga, who finish their terms, the parting is often chaotic, with the CEOs and commissioners hardly on talking terms. FORCED LEAVEThe same revolving door has been witnessed at the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) which to date has had three CEOs. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), Judicial Service Commission (JSC), National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have all had two CEOs.

Source: Daily Nation April 28, 2018 22:07 UTC