Murugami v County Government of Kiambu & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E928 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2142 (KLR) (17 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2142
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2142 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 July 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMN NDUMA
The Claimant was a personal employee of the former Governor and not of the County Government. The claim against the County Government is dismissed with no order as to costs.
Facts
The Claimant, Joseph Murugami, was appointed as a political advisor by the former Governor of Kiambu County, Hon. Ferdinand Waititu Babayao, on December 18, 2018. He worked under a three-year contract and was terminated by the new Governor, Hon. James Nyoro, without any formal notice or hearing.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was a personal employee of the Governor and not of the County Government.
- Whether the Claimant has established cause of action against the County Government.
- What reliefs, if any, the Claimant is entitled to.
Reasoning
The County Public Service Board, not the Governor, has the authority to appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the County Public Service. The Claimant's appointment was made by the Governor personally, and the subsequent Governor had no obligation to retain him.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
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