Governor Barchok jailed for disobeying court orders to reinstate staff (opens original article in a new tab)

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and 10 officials were jailed for 30 days for ignoring court orders to reinstate 595 employees whose contracts were illegally terminated by the county government.

• Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok jailed for 30 days for disobeying court orders to reinstate 595 employees.
• 11 officials found guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with reinstatement orders.
• Court ruled that county government violated workers' rights by terminating contracts illegally in 2022.