108 Gachagua’s Office Employees Ordered To Take Mandatory Leave
The newest development in the ongoing story of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment is an order ordering 108 employees in his office to take mandatory leave.
Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi’s notice, which was copied to Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei, was extensive; it instructed workers in a number of job groups to take mandatory leave starting on Saturday, October 19, in response to their boss’s impeachment.
“Following the ongoing constitutional process affecting his excellency the Deputy President it has been decided as follows: all officers in job groups T and U are hereby and instructed to proceed on compulsory leave with immediate effect,” reads part of the notice.
About 108 DP Gachagua staff sent on compulsory leave. In other news, this is the evidence of what's at stake in our politics. Why does the office of the DP hire hundred plus folks on contract? PARASITE CLASS! pic.twitter.com/ROHSefXQIe
— James Smart (@jamessmat) October 19, 2024
The following staff members were placed on leave: Chief of Staff Wanjiku Wakogi, Advisor Ibrahim Rashid Ahmed, Advisor Jane Wangui Kiringai, Advisor Paul Tirimba Machogu, Advisor Murimi Murimo Mirage, Advisor Catherine Njeri Rugene, Nancy Wambui Kangethe (Chief of Staff OSDP) and George Theuri (Advisor).
Others are Munene Gathodu (Private Secretary), Eric Gichuhi Wachira (Deputy Chief of Staff), Margaret Winnie Muthoni Namusonge (Advisor), Martin Deric Ngujiri Wambugu (Advisor), Richard Nzioka Muteti (Advisor), and Allan Waweru Mburu.
Leonard Saningo Ngaluma (Secretary of Administration), Jefwa Arnold Mkare (Secretary of Administration), Rose Wangari Gakuo (Secretary, State Functions), and Mwongela Francis Mikwa (Secretary of Press Services) were all told to go on leave.
Before departing on leave, the officers must select a responsible officer in charge of their respective departments in writing, which should be copied to the Chief of Staff and the Principal Administrative Secretary.
Serving officers in supernumerary contacts were also instructed to go on compulsory leave immediately.
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All department heads were also asked to ensure compliance with the directions by Saturday, October 19th, at midday.
The decision is in line with the changes taking place in the Office of the Deputy President following Gachagua’s impeachment.
Gachagua was impeached after Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse filed a motion to remove him from office on eleven counts.
Meanwhile, the Deputy President’s position is preparing for a new occupant after President William Ruto appointed Interior CS Kithure Kindiki as the next second-in-command.
108 Gachagua’s Office Employees Ordered To Take Mandatory Leave
