• The court issued an order that ilegitimised Gazette Notice No. 4309 of 13th April 2022, which announced Kandie’s appointment
• Philemon Kandie adamantly continues to hold his position despite court orders
• His actions have been triggering a wave of controversy and concerns regarding the legality of his continued tenure
In a stunning turn of events, a recent court ruling has cast doubt on the legitimacy of Mr Philemon Kirprop Kandie’s appointment as the Director General of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).
The court issued an order of certiorari, quashing Gazette Notice No. 4309 of 13th April 2022, which announced Kandie’s appointment.
However, despite the court’s decision, Kandie continues to hold his position, triggering a wave of controversy and concerns regarding the legality of his continued tenure.
The court ruling has brought to light significant procedural irregularities surrounding Kandie’s appointment, raising serious questions about the transparency and fairness of the selection process.
Of particular concern is the alleged failure of KeRRA to adhere to the 21-day rule stipulated in the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for the Public Service when advertising the Director General position.
This rule ensures a level playing field and an impartial recruitment process.
Furthermore, it has been suggested that the advertisement may not have been made in good faith, further deepening the doubts surrounding Kandie’s appointment.
The court’s decision to quash the appointment has unleashed a torrent of additional concerns surrounding KeRRA’s administration and governance.
Numerous reports have surfaced in light of these developments, exposing alleged corruption and procurement irregularities under Kandie’s leadership at KeRRA.
Investigations into these allegations have revealed a series of scandals, some of which have been documented in articles.
