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Governor Barasa loses bid to strike out petition challenging removal of service board

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa addresses members of the public shortly after inspecting the ongoing construction of the Shivakala bridge in Shirere ward, Lurambi constituency on January 13, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has lost bid to strike out a petition filed by the County Public Service Board (CPSB) challenging their removal from office.

Barasa through his lawyer Patrick Lutta wanted the Labour and Industrial Relations Court to dismiss the petition on technicalities.

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