Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's advisor on coalition affairs Miguna Miguna has moved to court to challenge his suspension August 11, 2011. FILE
By PAMELA CHEPKEMEI
Posted Thursday, August 11 2011 at 13:58
Posted Thursday, August 11 2011 at 13:58
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's advisor on coalition affairs Miguna Miguna has moved to court to challenge his suspension.
He has sued the Permanent Secretary in the PM's office Mohammed Isahakia and Attorney General Amos Wako.
Mr Miguna says the move was was unlawful since a public officer can only be suspended if he is convicted of a criminal offence or is facing similar proceedings in court.
He is also challenging the decision to suspend him without pay saying he is entitled to not less than half of his salary pending the determination of the case against him.
Last week, Mr Miguna was suspended over "gross misconduct".
A letter from Dr Isahakia said Mr Odinga had instructed that his advisor be suspended without pay until his case is fully investigated.
"I have been instructed by the Rt Hon Prime Minister that you be and are hereby suspended from performing your duties as the Advisor, Coalition Affairs, with immediate effect for gross misconduct," read Dr Isahakia's letter.
He was accused of refusing to sign Local Agreement forms despite "several appeals" harassment, intimidation and use of abusive language to colleagues and misrepresenting the Office of the Prime Minister.
"You are further required to hand over all Government properties under your custody to the Secretary Administration."
The matter was certified urgent by Justice Nicholas Ombija and a hearing date for August 24 set.
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