Court Quashes LSK’s Petition on CAS Appointments.

Justice Monicah Mbaru of the employment and labour relations court on Tuesday ruled that the creation of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions in the public service followed the right procedure and is lawful.

In her judgment, Justice Mbaru noted that the commission followed the requisite legal procedure in its bid to establish the office, taking steps such as inviting public views.

The ruling now paves way for the public service commission to invite applications for the job vacancies advertised late last year.

Allies of President William Ruto have been thrown into excitement as most of them eye the lucrative seats with huge perks.

Among the notable names angling for the positions include former nominated senator Millicent Omanga, Former Starehe MP Charles Njagua Kanyi, Former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala with many others from different parts of the country.

While attending a church service in Uasin Gishu County late last year, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua insisted that President Ruto’s administration will prioritize loyalists of the party in key appointments before considering other politicians.

Some of the key functions of the CAS include responding to issues and questions touching on the portfolio assigned to the office, and providing liaison with the National Assembly and Senate.

The Public Service Commission had indicated that the appointments would be contractual as determined, with successful candidates remunerated according to the CAS' CSG 3 job grade.