Barasa wins appeal against impeached board members, paves way for recruitment

Governor Fernandes Barasa speaks during the Madaraka Day celebrations at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.[File, Standard]

Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has won an appeal against his County Public Service Board (CPSB), which had obtained court orders allowing them to remain in office unopposed until the end of their term.

On 7th February 2025, a panel of three appellate judges overturned the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) decision, which had been made after the county executive and assembly joined forces to dismiss board members over alleged impropriety.