Nairobi, Feb. 20 -- The only hurdle standing in the way of Dr Susan Koech becoming the second deputy governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is Parliament, which has about 14 days to vet and approve her nomination.

Dr Koech was picked for the top job by President William Ruto last week and her name was submitted to Parliament for vetting.

The former Principal Secretary in the ministries of EAC, ASALs and Regional Development and Tourism and Wildlife is expected to face tough questions in Parliament over tenders for the construction of the Kimwarer and Arror dams.

She was initially charged with corruption before being turned into a State witness.

Prosecutors accused top officials including former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Ro...