This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
On 26th July 2017, Garissa County Government officials and the three former CECs, Idris Muktar, Muktar Bulale, and Salah Farah, agreed to a payment of Sh 15,736,562/59. The Employment and Labour Relations Court later ordered the county government to pay half of Sh 53 million to the three officials within 30 days.
However, the Garissa County Government failed to honour the court order, and the officials were forced to take further action. The court ultimately awarded the officials Sh 4,072,500, in addition to one month's notice in lieu of notice and any other benefits under the contract, including gratuity for the period to date and any accrued leave taken.
On 4 December, Garissa County Government Executive Committee finance and planning Robe Said Nuno and County Chief officer, Directorate of Finance and planning Ibrahim Malow Noor failed to appear before the court to explain their failure to pay the award.
Idriss Muktar, who was in charge of the Trade docket, Muktar Burale (water), and Salah Yakub (Environment and Energy) filed a suit before the Labour and Employment court seeking payment following their wrongful termination.
According to court documents, Idriss Mukhtar's family has incurred medical bills in excess of Sh20 million due to his prolonged stay in hospital following an assassination attempt. The family has also incurred transport and evacuation costs as well as accommodation costs for the few family members taking care of him in India.
