A former coordinator in the office of Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wanjiku Muratha has moved to court seeking more than KSh1.2 million, accusing the legislator of unfairly terminating her employment. Jackline Nyambura Wanjiku is also asking the court to restore her to the position, arguing that she was dismissed without being given an opportunity to respond to the allegations against her.
Highlights
- Jackline Nyambura Wanjiku is seeking more than KSh1.2 million.
- She was dismissed from her Coordinator position on July 17, 2026.
- She denies allegations of absenteeism, insubordination and neglect of duty.
- She claims she was not given a notice to show cause or disciplinary hearing.
- She wants reinstatement or compensation for unfair termination.
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Former Staffer Takes Dispute to Court
Jackline Nyambura Wanjiku has filed a case at the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kiambu against Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wanjiku Muratha.
Wanjiku is challenging the termination of her employment and has asked the court to award her various payments arising from her two contracts with Muratha’s office.
Her total claim is above KSh1.2 million, including compensation for alleged unfair termination, notice pay, unpaid salary and gratuity.
She Disputes Reasons for Dismissal
Wanjiku was summarily dismissed on July 17, 2026, after being accused of failing to attend work, disobeying instructions, neglecting her responsibilities and engaging in conduct considered inconsistent with her role.
Through her lawyer, Paul Macharia, she has rejected the accusations.
She argues that the allegations were unfounded and that the termination process was unfair because she was not served with a notice to explain herself and was not given an opportunity to appear before a disciplinary panel.
Employment History
According to her court claim, Wanjiku began working in Muratha’s office in October 2022.
She initially earned a monthly salary of KSh50,000 before entering into another employment contract in July 2025, under which her monthly pay increased to KSh52,500.
She is now seeking KSh630,000 as compensation for unfair termination, KSh52,500 in lieu of notice and KSh29,750 in unpaid salary.
She is also demanding KSh567,300 in gratuity arising from the two employment contracts.
Seeking Her Job Back
Beyond financial compensation, Wanjiku wants the court to order her reinstatement as Coordinator.
She is asking to return to the position without losing her salary, seniority or employment benefits.
If reinstatement is not granted, she wants the court to award compensation and other dues, including accrued leave, a Certificate of Service, interest and legal costs.
Wants Position Kept Open
Wanjiku has filed a separate application seeking temporary orders preventing Muratha from advertising, recruiting or appointing another person to the Coordinator position.
She argues that filling the post while her case is pending could make it difficult for the court to restore her to the job if she eventually wins the case.
The dispute will now be considered by the Employment and Labour Relations Court, where Wanjiku is seeking both financial relief and a possible return to her former position.
As the case moves before the court, the key question will be whether the termination followed due process and whether Wanjiku will get the reinstatement or compensation she is seeking.
