Government fires 300 workers who worked under Rigathi Gachagua
Purge against Rigathi Gachagua starts in earnest as Government fires 300 workers via SMS
Purge against Rigathi Gachagua starts in earnest as Government fires 300 workers via SMS.
The political fallout from the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues to unfold, with approximately 300 workers dismissed as the purge gains momentum.
Sources indicate that workers hired on contract two years ago, during Gachagua’s tenure at Harambee Annex and Karen, began receiving dismissal notifications over the weekend via text messages.
The messages informed recipients that their contracts had been terminated and instructed them to collect their termination letters from their workstations.
One staffer, John Mbuthia, expressed dismay: “I received communication from HR that my contract has been terminated. Prof. Kindiki has decided to send home over 300 people and their families.”
The terse notifications caught many by surprise, deepening the uncertainty surrounding Gachagua’s allies.
However, when Mbuthia visited the office, he was informed that termination letters were not yet finalized. The mass dismissals followed an October 19 circular from Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi, which placed 108 staff on compulsory leave. This included senior staff like Njeri Rugene, Deputy Presidential Communication Service strategist, and Ngunjiri Wambugu, an advisor.
“All officers in Job Groups T and U and those on supernumerary contracts are to proceed on compulsory leave immediately,” the circular stated.
At the same time, Gachagua’s allies in the National Assembly, Senate, and various parastatals are also facing ousters, with replacements already underway.
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Yesterday, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua, previously a member of the prestigious Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), was replaced by Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga following a motion by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
While Cheruiyot claimed Kinyua had resigned, the senator denied this, suggesting his removal was tied to his association with Gachagua. “Your guess is as good as mine,” Kinyua said in a phone interview when asked about the reasons for his removal. He added cryptically, “Precise, nothing less and nothing more.”
Wamatinga, who hails from Mathira—a constituency Gachagua previously represented—supported the former deputy president’s impeachment.
Kipipiri MP Muhia Wanjiku, chair of the Regional Integration Committee, hinted at her impending removal during a plenary session yesterday. “I introduced myself as the chairperson, but I want to say that, for now, I am the chairperson. Before they remove me, I welcome the delegations here today,” she said, addressing visiting representatives from South Sudan and Gambia.
Other prominent Gachagua allies reportedly facing removal include Budget and Appropriations Committee Chair Ndindi Nyoro, Agriculture Committee Chair James Murango, Transport Committee Chair Karungoi Thangwa, and Trade Committee Chair James Gakuya.
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