Kirinyaga County has suffered a legal setback after the High Court upheld an earlier ruling awarding former Deputy Governor Peter Ndambiri Ksh.5.7 million in compensation. The decision cements Ndambiri’s victory in his long-running dispute with the county government.
Highlights:
- High Court affirms Ksh.5.7M award to ex-Deputy Governor Peter Ndambiri.
- Case stemmed from a dispute between Ndambiri and Kirinyaga County.
- County ordered to comply with the compensation ruling.
- Decision closes a drawn-out legal battle.
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The High Court has upheld a lower court’s decision requiring Kirinyaga County to pay former Deputy Governor Peter Ndambiri Ksh.5.7 million. The ruling marks the conclusion of a legal tussle that has dragged on for months, with the county seeking to overturn the award.
Ndambiri moved to court after his service as deputy governor was marred by disputes with the county administration. The matter escalated into a legal battle where he claimed unfair treatment and sought compensation. A previous judgment found merit in his case and awarded him the multi-million shilling settlement.
Kirinyaga County had appealed the ruling, arguing that the award was excessive and unwarranted. However, the High Court dismissed the appeal, siding with Ndambiri and affirming the earlier decision. The court further directed the county government to honor the payment without delay.
The ruling is not only a personal victory for Ndambiri but also a financial blow to the Kirinyaga administration, which will now have to allocate funds to settle the award. Analysts suggest the case highlights the cost of political disputes within devolved governments, where leadership wrangles often end up draining public resources.
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For Kirinyaga residents, the ruling is a stark reminder that political disputes often come with a price tag one ultimately paid by the public.
