Nearly 100 Uasin Gishu Enforcement Officers Suspended After Mashujaa Day Celebrations as KSh 29,000 Allowances Dispute Emerges
An investigation by HubzMedia Africa has established that some of the affected officers received suspension letters dated October 21, 2026, a day after the national celebrations held in Eldoret on October 20.
Uasin Gishu County officers march during Mashujaa Day celebrations held on October 20, 2026, at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.
By HubzMedia Africa
Nearly 100 Uasin Gishu County enforcement officers who participated in the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret have reportedly been suspended and subjected to disciplinary proceedings following an alleged protest at the county headquarters, raising questions about their employment status, expected allowances and the circumstances surrounding the action.
An investigation by HubzMedia Africa has established that some of the affected officers received suspension letters dated October 21, 2026, a day after the national celebrations held in Eldoret on October 20.
The letters, issued by Ruth Someoi, the county’s Chief Officer for Devolution and Public Administration, accuse the officers of participating in unauthorised picketing at the county headquarters and warn that the alleged misconduct could attract disciplinary action, including possible summary dismissal.
The developments come amid complaints from officers who say they had expected to receive KSh 29,000 each in allowances associated with their participation in the national celebrations.
However, HubzMedia has not independently established whether the reported disciplinary action was triggered by inquiries about the allowances, and the county government had not responded to questions seeking clarification by the time of publication.
Suspension letters cite alleged misconduct
A copy of one of the suspension letters obtained by HubzMedia states that the officer’s conduct and work performance had been found wanting, citing alleged participation in picketing at the county headquarters on October 21 without established authorisation.
The letter states that the reported conduct could constitute a breach of official duties and applicable employment regulations.
“As an Inspectorate Officer, you are expected to maintain discipline, observe lawful administrative instructions, and discharge your duties in accordance with the applicable laws and the County Government’s human resource policies,” the letter states.
It further cites Sections 76, 78 and 80(1) of the Labour Relations Act, 2007, as well as Section 10(1) of the Public Officers Act, 2003, as the legal provisions underpinning the disciplinary process.
The precise applicability of the cited provisions to the officers’ circumstances, including the legal characterisation of the alleged picketing, remains to be independently established.
The suspension letter directs the officer to stop performing official duties pending the conclusion of investigations into the alleged misconduct.
It also states that the officer will receive half salary, full house allowance and medical allowance or, where applicable, continued payment of the medical insurance premium during the suspension.
The affected officer is given 21 days from the date of the letter to submit representations in response to the allegations, failing which the contemplated action may proceed without further reference to them.
The document therefore indicates that the disciplinary process was initiated over alleged unauthorised picketing. It does not expressly state that the suspension was imposed because the officer sought payment of the expected allowances.
Officers question suspension after months of preparation
One of the affected officers, who spoke to HubzMedia on condition of anonymity for fear of possible repercussions, said the enforcement officers had spent approximately one month preparing for the national celebrations under the guidance of Kenya Defence Forces personnel.
The officer said they had expected to receive KSh 29,000 each in allowances linked to their participation in the event.
“We had been training for one month under officers from the Kenya Defence Forces to have a colourful march on Mashujaa Day alongside other disciplined officers. We were to receive KSh 29,000 each as allowances,” the officer said.
“However, when we made a request about the money, we were slapped with suspension letters. Many of us are now at home, unsure whether we will be recalled to work or whether we will receive the promised allowances,” the officer added.
HubzMedia could not independently verify the individual entitlement of each officer, the applicable allowance arrangements or whether any payments had been processed.
The officers’ claims raise questions about the administrative arrangements governing their participation in the national celebrations, the status of the expected payments and the sequence of events preceding the disciplinary action.
It also remains unclear how many officers received suspension letters, whether all the affected officers face identical allegations and whether the county has established a common disciplinary process for the group.
Terminally ill officer among those reportedly affected
The situation has also raised welfare concerns after an officer reportedly battling a terminal illness was said to be among those affected by the disciplinary action.
According to the officer who spoke to HubzMedia, colleagues have been contributing money to help the ailing colleague meet treatment expenses.
The officer’s reported inclusion among those suspended has heightened concern among colleagues who fear that the loss of part of their salaries could complicate their financial circumstances while the disciplinary proceedings continue.
HubzMedia has not independently verified the affected officer’s medical circumstances or established whether the county has considered any individual welfare arrangements.
The officer’s identity has been withheld to protect their privacy.
Beyond the reported medical concerns, the suspension letters’ provisions on half salary and continued allowances are likely to be central to the affected employees as they seek clarification on their employment status and the next steps in the disciplinary process.
Governor’s alleged involvement remains unverified
The anonymous officer alleged that the directive to suspend the enforcement officers came from Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii.
HubzMedia has not independently established whether the governor issued such a directive or whether the decision was made through the county’s administrative and human resource structures.
The suspension letters reviewed by HubzMedia identify the Chief Officer for Devolution and Public Administration as the issuing authority. They do not, in the copy available to the newsroom, establish that the governor personally ordered the suspensions.
County government yet to respond to formal inquiry
On October 26, 2026, HubzMedia Africa wrote to the Director of the Governor’s Press seeking an official response and clarification regarding the reported suspension of more than 70 county enforcement officers following the Mashujaa Day celebrations.
The letter sought answers on seven key issues, including the number of officers affected, the basis of the disciplinary action, the status of the expected KSh 29,000 allowances and the alleged involvement of the governor.
The newsroom also requested clarification on the officers’ employment rights, their opportunity to respond to the allegations and any welfare considerations relating to the officer reportedly battling a terminal illness.
The letter emphasised that the allegations had not been independently established and that the county was being given an opportunity to present its account before publication.
However, the county government had not provided a response by the time of publication.
HubzMedia will publish any substantive response received from the county government as part of its commitment to fair, accurate and balanced reporting.
Questions over accountability following Mashujaa Day
The reported suspensions come against the backdrop of separate concerns raised by members of the Uasin Gishu County Assembly over streetlights expected to be installed as part of the county’s development benefits associated with hosting the national celebrations.
In a separate report, HubzMedia documented concerns by Members of the County Assembly over 3,000 streetlights reportedly earmarked for installation across the county.
The MCAs claimed that only 206 lights had been received, leaving 2,794 unaccounted for based on the figures they presented, and called for explanations regarding the status of the remaining units.
The legislators argued that the streetlights would improve visibility and security in Eldoret and its surrounding areas, particularly in locations where inadequate lighting has raised safety concerns.
The county government’s public explanation regarding the reported shortage of the streetlights had not been established in the information available to HubzMedia at the time of writing.
The streetlights controversy and the reported suspension of enforcement officers concern separate matters. However, both have drawn attention to questions about the administration of resources and arrangements connected to the national celebrations.
The streetlights report is available here: https://www.hubzmedia.africa/uasin-gishu-mcas-demand-answers-over-2794-missing-mashujaa-day-streetlights/
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