By Hopkin Reporter.

The Four Ngilu-era chief officers namely Zakayo Kimanzi, Geoffrey Changangu, Enock Nguthu and Joseph Kimanga had gone to court to stop their being fired. The chief officers argue that they were employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
Kitui Governor Dr Julius Malombe Speaking Wednesday outside his administration block after witnessing the swearing in of his 10 CECMs and 22 COs said they had obtained a conservatory court order restraining him from appointing their replacement. He said for his respect for the rule of law he had thus put on hold the appointment.

Four individuals nominated by Governor Malombe for positions of chief officers and approved by Kitui Assembly will have to wait a little longer before assuming office.
The four are Kamunda John, Jonathan Nzau, Bretta Mwangangi, Nason Kilonzo.
Governor Malombe said that Kitui people will not immediately enjoy the services of the four officers until the court case is concluded. The governor, however, said he was optimistic that the case at the Labour Relations court in Nairobi would be thrown out and sooner than later the suspended appointment of his four chief officers will be effected.
Malombe also Unveiled that the “Zakayo Four” doesn’t show up to court case hearing and anytime the case with be thrown out.
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In Kenya, employment and labor related disputes are handled by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The court is established pursuant to Article 162(2) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, for the purpose of settling employment and industrial relations disputes besides furtherance, securing and maintenance of good employment and labor relations in Kenya. It is a superior court of record with the status of the High court.
The establishing Act is the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act. Its operations are guided by the Employment and Labour Relations Court (Procedure) Rules, which were formulated, vide section 27 of the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act of 2014.
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