108 Employees In Gachagua's Office Placed On Compulsory Leave

108 Employees in Gachagua’s Office Ordered to Go on Compulsory Leave

The ongoing political situation surrounding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken another turn. Following his impeachment, 108 employees from his office have been directed to go on compulsory leave.

Official Notice Issued

A notice issued by Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi and copied to Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, instructed employees from various job groups to take immediate leave starting on Saturday, October 19. The leave order came as a result of Gachagua’s impeachment.

Key points from the notice include:

The directive affects employees in job groups T and U.
These officers are required to take compulsory leave immediately.

List of Affected Employees

Several high-ranking officials were named in the notice, including:

Wanjiku Wakogi (Chief of Staff)
Ibrahim Rashid Ahmed (Advisor)
Jane Wangui Kiringai (Advisor)
Paul Tirimba Machogu (Advisor)
Murimi Murimo Mirage (Advisor)
Catherine Njeri Eugene (Advisor)
Nancy Wambui Kangethe (Chief of Staff OSDP)
George Theuri (Advisor)

Additional staff affected:

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)
Allan Waweru Mburu (Advisor)

ALSO READ: The rise and fall of DP Rigathi Gachagua: One-term MP, Deputy President, then civilian.

Responsibilities Before Leaving

Before going on leave, the officers have been instructed to designate someone in writing to take over their duties. These designations should be copied to the Chief of Staff and the Principal Administrative Secretary.

Officers on supernumerary contracts were also included in the compulsory leave order. Heads of departments must ensure these directives are followed by midnight on Saturday, October 19.

Changes in the Office of the Deputy President

This move is part of the broader changes happening in the Office of the Deputy President, now led by Kithure Kindiki, who replaced Gachagua following his impeachment.

Impeachment Details: The impeachment motion against Gachagua was tabled by Kibwezi East MP Mwangi Mutuse.
New Appointment: Kithure Kindiki was approved as the new Deputy President by the National Assembly after members unanimously supported President Ruto’s decision.