Blow: Labour court kicks out Mary WambuiThe Labour Court has nullified the appointment of former Othaya MP Mary Wambuias chairperson of the National Employment Authority (NEA) board. The court quashed the Gazette notice on the appointment, with Justice Makau saying the authority needs a person with academic expertise. The Gazette notice is quashed. In a Gazette notice dated October 14, 2019, then Labour CS Ukur Yatani picked Wambui for the job, triggering an outcry from Kenyans. Following the appointment, Wambui was expected to lead a team that will create job centres in all constituencies where youths would register, detailing their skills.

Source: Standard Digital January 18, 2020 08:15 UTC