Lubao FM News 
It reprieve for four Vihiga county CECs after the Labour Court in Kisumu reinstated them after they were sacked in June. Pamela Kimwele (Public Service), Amos Kutwa (Health), Paul Mbuni (Lands) and Kenneth Keseko (Trade) were dismissed from office over allegations of gross misconduct and misuse of office. They moved to court to contest their removal. Justice Christine Baari in her order dated October 4 directed that the four resume work with immediate effect.
The order also barred the county government from appointing new CECs stating that the four were still employees of the county, pending inter parties hearing on October 12. The court warned the county against initiating recruitment to replace the four.
In the case, the four had sued the assembly and listed Governor Wilber Ottichilo as an interested party. They were also seeking orders to compel the county government to ensure they are accorded all the benefits accruing to them as CECs as per the applicable Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s circulars.
Following their sacking, Governor Ottichilo appointed Justus Inonda Mwanje (Transport) as the acting Health CEC Mary Amalemba (Environment) was appointed Public Service and Administration CEC in an acting capacity. Henry Lumbasio of Education was appointed Land CEC in an acting capacity while Geofrey Vukaya was transferred to Trade from Agriculture. Finance CEC Alfred Indeche was appointed to serve in the Agriculture docket in an acting capacity.
By Clare Leso
