Government Orders Senior Officials on Compulsory Leave
The memo also affects officers serving on Supernumerary Contracts, who have similarly been instructed to take compulsory leave.
Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi. Photo/Peoples Daily.
By Robert Mutasi
In a significant development tied to the ongoing Constitutional process involving the Deputy President, all senior officials in Job Groups T and U have been directed to proceed on compulsory leave.
This move, effective immediately, was communicated through a memo issued by Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi on Friday.
The memo also affects officers serving on Supernumerary Contracts, who have similarly been instructed to take compulsory leave.
This decision marks a pivotal moment in the unfolding political scenario and signals potential shifts within the administrative landscape.
“All officers in Job Groups T and U are hereby instructed to proceed on compulsory leave with immediate effect,” reads the official directive. “All serving officers in Supernumerary Contracts shall also proceed on compulsory leave with immediate effect.”
The memo further outlined critical guidelines for departmental leadership, requiring heads of departments to ensure continued management during this period of transition.
“All Heads of Department are directed to ensure they designate in writing a responsible officer to be in charge of their respective Departments,” the memo stated.
The officers designated as interim leaders are expected to communicate their appointments to both the Chief of Staff and the Principal Administrative Secretary.
The directive underscores the need for departmental heads to comply with these orders by 12:00 p.m. on October 19, 2024.
This development raises questions regarding the broader implications of the Constitutional process involving the Deputy President.
It remains unclear whether these administrative changes are temporary or indicative of a more long-term reorganization.
However, the abrupt nature of the compulsory leave order suggests that the government is taking swift action in response to ongoing political or legal developments.
Analysts speculate that this could be part of a broader strategy to stabilize the political environment or ensure institutional readiness for any changes resulting from the Deputy President’s case.
The Deputy President’s Constitutional process has attracted significant public attention, and this latest move is likely to fuel further debate about the stability and direction of Kenya’s leadership.
The situation remains fluid, and more information is expected to emerge as the Constitutional process continues to unfold.
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