The nomination of Ben Chumo to head the Salaries and Remuneration Commission has been rejected. This is after the parliamentary team rejected the proposal on integrity grounds.

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According to the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Ben Chumo is facing serious integrity issues that cannot be ignored.

President Uhuru Kenyatta had appointed Chumo to head SRC after Sarah Serem's term expired.

 Chumo was vetted on Monday, a move that drew criticism from different quarters.

The former Kenya Power MD is facing charges of economic crimes. Chumo alongside nine other senior officials at KP were arrested and charged over corruption allegation.