Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board Chairman Faces Legal Trouble
Date: March 25, 2019
Source: County of Trans Nzoia (C.O.T.N)
Key Points
Wilson Siambi, Chairman of the Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board (CPSB), is facing court action for violating the Constitution and code of conduct as a government officer.
The controversy arose after the CPSB hired 100 boda-boda operators without following due process, despite a public job advertisement in the Standard newspaper on February 5, 2019.
Union Response: Samuel Kiboi, Chairman of the Trans Nzoia Workers Union, vowed to take legal action, claiming that the CPSB acted selfishly and unconstitutionally, bypassing shortlisting and interview processes.
Legal Violations Highlighted
Articles 73(1&2) and 75(1) of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution:
Public officers must serve the public, act impartially, and avoid nepotism or self-interest.
State officers should avoid conflicts between personal interests and public duties.
The Union emphasized that public resources should be used transparently to benefit qualified local jobseekers.
Additional Issues
21 accountants employed by the same board had not received salaries for several months.
The Union proposed that casual workers under 45 be considered for permanent employment, with contracts renewed for others.
The Union is willing to negotiate if employment grievances are resolved transparently.
Public Response
The incident has sparked local debates about fairness in county employment and the use of public office for personal interests.