Dr Laboso said the employees will immediately be removed from the payroll once their term expires as part of efforts to reduce the ballooning wage bill. Devoid of vendettaThe governor assured that the committee will be professional and the process would be transparent and devoid of vendetta. These positions will be advertised and filled competitively by the County Public Service Board," she added. There has been anxiety among the staff over impending sacking especially after most of them campaigned for Mr Ruto and CCM. On Wednesday, Dr Laboso held a two hour meeting with senior staff, where she announced the bombshell.

Source: Standard Digital September 15, 2017 21:00 UTC