Laikipia council clerk under fire over new 'ghost workers'

Over 50 casual labourers in Laikipia County council are up in arms, protesting a move by the council to permanently employ 'outsiders' without giving them the first priority. This comes at a time when the head of the civil service Francis Kimemia has suspended employment and dismissal of civil servant until the new government is sworn in. The casuals, who have been working in the departments of revenue collection, slaughter, cleaning among others claim that they ought to have been given the first consideration during the employment...