Two notable cases involving Samburu Governor Jonathan Lelelit are currently on record: (1) Lolmingani & another v Lelelit & another (Petition E019 of 2022), dismissed in June 2024, and (2) a February 2023 Nakuru ruling that barred him from reconstituting the Samburu County Public Service Board. Both cases center on governance disputes, appointments, and alleged irregularities.
Case 1: Lolmingani & another v Lelelit & another (Petition E019 of 2022)
- Court: Employment & Labour Relations Court, Nakuru
- Judgment Date: 27 June 2024
- Judge: Justice D.N. Nderitu
- Neutral Citation: [2024] KEELRC 1668 (KLR)
- Issues Raised:
- Petitioners alleged contravention of fundamental rights and freedoms under Articles 27, 28, 29(d), 41, and 47 of the Constitution.
- Claimed irregular and unlawful appointments made by Governor Lelelit.
- Sought nullification of appointments and reinstatement of suspended officials.
- Court’s Reasoning:
- Found insufficient evidence to prove constitutional violations.
- Determined that the Governor acted within his administrative powers, though the process was contested.
- Outcome: Petition dismissed. The Governor’s contested appointments stood.
Case 2: Governor Jonathan Lelelit v Samburu County Public Service Board
- Court: Employment & Labour Relations Court, Nakuru
- Ruling Date: 3 February 2023
- Judge: Justice David Nderitu
- Context:
- Governor Lelelit suspended members of the Samburu County Public Service Board over graft allegations.
- He attempted to appoint replacements: Paul Lolmingani (Chairperson) and Linus Lenolngenje (Member).
- Court’s Reasoning:
- Held that the Governor lacked authority to unilaterally reconstitute the Board without following due process.
- Emphasized the need for adherence to constitutional and statutory procedures in county governance.
- Outcome: Governor restrained from appointing new members. The suspended officials remained in office pending proper legal resolution.
TLDR:
Very basic pastoralists fighting over cows and goats. Waste of time
