Nairobi, Jan. 18 -- A Nairobi resident has challenged the appointment of Yusuf Mbuno as the CEO of National Government Constituency Development Fund Board.

In a petition certified as urgent by the High Court, Mr Sam Kinyua wants the appointment quashed saying Mr Mbuno was not eligible for the job, having already served for the post for eight years.

Mr Kinyua says the CEO controls a significant percentage of the budget yet the appointment in May last year, was flawed.

"Unfortunately, because of flawed appointment, his loyalty will not be towards the Kenyan public but to certain groups with vested interest, not necessarily for the good of the public," he said.

Although Justice James Makau declined to issue orders stopping him from exercis...