Woman sues Kiambu MP Anne Muratha over 'unfair dismissal', seeks Ksh.1.2 million

A woman has moved to court seeking more than KSh1.2 million from Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wanjiku Muratha after she was dismissed from her position as a Coordinator.

Jackline Nyambura Wanjiku has sued Muratha at the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kiambu, seeking KSh630,000 in compensation for unfair termination, KSh52,500 in lieu of notice, KSh29,750 in unpaid salary and KSh567,300 in gratuity under her two employment contracts.

Wanjiku was summarily dismissed on July 17, 2026, over allegations of absenteeism, insubordination, neglect of duty and conduct inconsistent with the obligations of her office.

Through her lawyer Paul Macharia, Wanjiku has denied the allegations, arguing that they were false and that she was dismissed without being issued with a notice to show cause or given an opportunity to defend herself at a disciplinary hearing.

She says she worked continuously in Muratha's office from October 2022, initially earning a monthly salary of KSh50,000 before signing a second contract in July 2025 at a salary of KSh52,500.

Wanjiku is asking the court to order her reinstatement as Coordinator without loss of salary, seniority or benefits.

Alternatively, she wants compensation for unfair termination, payment of accrued leave, a Certificate of Service, interest and costs of the suit.

She has also filed a separate application seeking orders barring Muratha from advertising, recruiting or filling the Coordinator position pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Wanjiku argues that appointing another person to the position could prejudice her claim for reinstatement.