Philemon Kandie, the Director General of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), has officially resigned just days after being implicated in alleged involvement in the violent protests that took place across Kenya in June.
KeRRA announced his resignation in a public notice released on Friday, July 11, stating that the decision took effect immediately. “The Authority wishes to inform the general public of the resignation of Eng. Philemon Kandie, MBS, as the Director General of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, effective 11th July 2025,” read the official communication.
In addition, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura shared a copy of Kandie’s resignation letter with the public. In the letter, Kandie confirmed his intention to leave office, noting that he would officially serve a three-month notice, with his last day in office being October 10, 2025. He also mentioned that he would take his 45-day annual leave starting July 14, 2025.
“This letter serves as a formal notice of my resignation from the position of Director General at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority. I hereby give three months’ notice beginning July 11, 2025, and my final day of duty will be October 10, 2025. I request to utilize my 45 days of accrued annual leave starting from July 14, 2025,” wrote Kandie.
His resignation comes in the wake of a petition filed on July 2 at the High Court, which sought his immediate removal from office.
The petition accused Kandie of misusing his official position to divert public funds, allegedly channeling the money through ghost companies and contractors associated with KeRRA. These funds, it was claimed, were used to support and organize the countrywide demonstrations that turned violent.
According to the petitioner, both intelligence and investigative reports tied several procurement and financial activities to entities linked to Kandie. These entities reportedly provided logistical support to protest groups, despite Kandie being a serving public servant bound by ethical and legal obligations.
The petition went further to accuse Kandie of violating multiple provisions of the Constitution, including abuse of office, breach of public trust, mismanagement of public resources, and disregard for Chapter Six, which outlines the expected integrity and ethical standards for public officials.
The petitioner asked the court to issue several critical rulings — including a declaration that Kandie had committed gross misconduct and a permanent order banning him from holding any public position in the future. The petition also requested that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) launch a full investigation into the alleged misuse of KeRRA funds under Kandie’s leadership.
Following his departure, KeRRA named Jackson K. Magondu — the current Director of Planning, Design, and Environment — as the Acting Director General. He is expected to steer the authority through the transitional period as investigations and leadership restructuring unfold.
Kandie’s resignation, under such controversial circumstances and ahead of his term’s official expiry, has sparked widespread public interest and fueled debates over accountability in Kenya’s public offices.
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