A Kisumu High court has issued orders reinstating Kisumu County Secretary John Ochieng Ouma, who was sacked by Governor Anyang Nyong’o last week.
Employment and Labor Relations Court Judge Justice Christine Baari directed that the petitioner, Ouma, resumes his duties until the matter is heard and determined.
The Judge further ordered that both parties in the petition filed by Ouma appear before her on April 19 for an inter-parties hearing.
On March 28, Governor Nyongo in a letter to the County Secretary directed that he vacates office and hand over functions to Public Service CEC Judith Anyango.
Ouma, through his lawyer Christopher Ayieko, moved to court on a certificate of urgency seeking to overturn the governor’s decision.
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In his petition, Ouma says the letter of termination was unprecedentedly short, without cause, reasons, grounds, notice, or even salary in lieu of notice as required by law.
Ouma questioned the timing of the termination only when the courts started vacation, arguing that it was intended to deny him the right to legal action.
