This archive report was first published on 31 October 2019.
On October 31, 2019, the Labour Relations Court issued a conservatory order suspending the appointment of former Mathira MP Peter Weru as chairman of Tana Water Works Development Agency.
Justice Nzioki wa Makau directed Water CS Simon Chelugui to allow William Wahome Mwangi to continue heading the agency and work without interference.
The court's decision came after Mr Mwangi, whose chairmanship was revoked by Mr Chelugui on July 26, 2019, filed a petition challenging his removal.
Mr Mwangi claimed he was shocked to learn about his sacking on October 17 while on official duties in Egypt, where he was on a tour cleared by the head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua and Mr Chelugui.
“Before the said revocation I was not given a chance to be heard or given any notice to show-cause why my chairmanship should not be revoked. Also there was no advertisement or open competitive process before purporting to gazette Mr Weru,” said Mr Mwangi.
Mr Mwangi's lawyer, Wahome Gikonyo, argued that the CS's decision was in violation of fair labour practices, natural justice and the administrative action.
Other members appointed to the agency's board were Joseph M'uthari, Anne Wangechi Githinji, Muthoni Nkoroi, David Njagi Ngonge and Winnie Mwai, whose hiring was not revoked.
