Vihiga County Public Service Board Hiring Fiasco

In 2023, the County Public Service Board of Vihiga released an advertisement for various positions within the county government, including Chief Officer roles in different departments. However, what ensued was a concerning hiring process characterised by opacity, arbitrariness, and potential compromise, blatantly disregarding established principles and constitutional norms regarding public service. Some candidates who failed to meet requirements were inexplicably shortlisted for interviews, while qualified individuals were arbitrarily overlooked. Subsequently, the initial advertisement underwent unprocedural and retrospective amendments.

In response, 254hope took action by petitioning the Vihiga County Assembly in 2023. Despite our efforts, our petition was dismissed, prompting us to pursue legal recourse by filing a lawsuit at the High Court, demanding a rerun of the entire selection process. A judgement on the matter is expected from the court on February 14th, 2024.