Mr Mbarak said the build up of his net worth had been largely driven by appreciation of the value of property he had in Kilifi and Nairobi.
The new anti-corruption czar, Twalib Mbarak, is worth Sh152 million, being the value of his properties in Kilifi and Nairobi counties, Parliament heard yesterday.
Mr Mbarak, who last evening got Parliament’s approval for appointment as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) chief executive officer, said the build up of his net worth had been largely driven by appreciation of the value of property he had in Kilifi and Nairobi.
“He stated that his net worth is approximately Sh152 million. This is largely attributed to accumulated value and appreciation of property he acquired in Kilifi and Nairobi over the years,” William Cheptumo, who chairs the Justice and Legal Affairs committee, said in a report to the House.
No other source of income has been disclosed for Mr Mbarak in the report that was approved during a special session of the National Assembly.
“He submitted that he did not have any business, commitment, engagement or obligation that may lead to conflict of interest or compromise his position as secretary/CEO of EACC if appointed,” the report said.
Mr Mbarak will be the second holder of the office of the EACC chief executive whose tenure will be like that of outgoing CEO Halakhe Waqo.
Mr Cheptumo said the committee expects Mr Mbarak to present in court watertight cases that will result in convictions of the corrupt.
Mr Mbarak takes office at a time when the war on corruption has gathered pace following last week’s arrest and prosecution of top managers at the Kenya Pipeline Company, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).
Mr Mbarak is a former military intelligence officer, who later joined the National Intelligence Service (NIS) where served until 2006.
He also served at the EACC until 2010 when he joined the electricity generating firm KenGen as the security and integrity manager beginning 2012 to date.
Mr Mbarak has trained in intelligence in Kenya, Germany, South Africa, the United States and Britain.
Mr Cheptumo said the committee had found Mr Mbarak suitable for appointment to the position.
“He demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the mandate and other pertinent issues relating to the EACC.’’
“The nominee stated that there will be no potential conflict of interest as stipulated in Article 75(1) of the Constitution in case he is appointed,” the committee report says, adding that there was no memorandum from the public contesting his suitability for appointment. Seven individuals submitted memos supporting his nomination.
Mr Mbarak has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/Sociology and a Masters’ degree in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Nairobi.
He has over 10 years experience at management level in the companies, agencies and or institutions worked for, the report says.
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