ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has appointed David Mugonyi as the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).

Mugonyi is currently the Head of the Presidential Communication Service.

He takes over the CA Director General position from Ezra Chiloba who resigned from the position in October this year.

"Reference is made to the above and a letter from the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service (Ref: SH/GM/ 22) dated 19th December, 2023 (enclosed) conveying approval for the appointment of Mr. David Mugonyi as the Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya," reads the statement from CS Owalo.

Chiloba resigned from the position on Wednesday, October 18 marking the end of his two-year tenure at the authority.

The Director General of the Communications Authority is the Chief Executive Officer and the Accounting Officer of the Authority managing the day-to-day business, providing overall leadership and is the spokesperson of the Authority on all operational matters.

The DG is tasked with providing strategic leadership, setting a clear vision for CA, and aligning its operations with the national and sectoral objectives.