A bungled search and rescue mission of a boat that capsized in Lake Turkana and questionable recruitment of 30 new staff are what led to the ouster of former Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Director General Martin Munga .

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption (EACC) wrote to KMA on August 30 seeking information about the recruitment and deployment of its staff after complaints from the public and civil societies. The boat capsised on August 8, 2024. Mr Munga was appointed in December 2023

EACC said it was investigating allegations of irregular recruitment of staff during the financial year 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. Munga and the board pointed accusing fingers at each over the recruitment.