Drama As Court Orders Reinstatement Of Fired CECM, Governor Vows To Follow Rule Of Law
The wrangle between Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Finance CECM Catherine Mutanu has taken a new twist after the county boss reversed her decision to sack the finance executive.
Governor Wavinya, in a statement released on Monday, July 13, announced that Mutanu was free to resume her duties, adding that she was honouring a directive from a High Court.
The move followed a High Court directive, which suspended the implementation of Governor Wavinya’s initial decision to sack the Finance CECM.
“As a law-abiding citizen, I respect the rule of law and will fully comply with the court order as the matter proceeds through the judicial process,” the Machakos County boss said in a statement.
“I have therefore directed Hon. Catherine Mutanu to resume her duties as CECM for Finance with immediate effect, pending the hearing and determination of the case. I wish Hon Catherine Mutanu all the best as she discharges her duties,” the statement read in part.
Mutanu was initially dismissed as CECM hours before she was scheduled to appear before the Machakos County Assembly to face an impeachment motion against her.
She then filed a petition at the Machakos High Court against the Governor and the Machakos County Government, challenging her removal from office.
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Effectively, Justice Josephine Mongare ordered for the respondents to file a response to the petition within seven days, with the court issuing conservatory orders against the implementation of Mutanu’s dismissal.
“It is hereby ordered that in the interim, and pending the hearing and determination of this Application interpartes, this Honourable Court hereby does issue a conservatory order staying and/or suspending the implementation of the decision of the 1st Respondent contained in the letter sated July 6, 2026, vide which the 1t Responded purported to dismiss the Petitioner/ Apllicant from her position as CECM for Finance, Economic Planning and Revenue Management,” read part of the ruling.
In the ruling, the judge further warned that should Governor Wavinya fail to observe the court order, it would result in penal consequences to the governor and any other person found to be disregarding the directives.
This effectively means the court order will remain in force pending the hearing and determination of the case challenging Mutanu’s dismissal.
The matter is set for mention for further directions at the Machakos High Court on Thursday, July 23.
Drama As Court Orders Reinstatement Of Fired CECM, Governor Vows To Follow Rule Of Law
