Former Homa Bay Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga has lost his court battle challenging his alleged exclusion from county operations and unfair treatment. The Employment and Labour Relations Court struck out his petition, citing procedural lapses and his subsequent resignation.

• The court ruled Mr. Magwanga moved to court prematurely and that his resignation on February 26, 2026 rendered his case moot.
• Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and the county government were the respondents in the case.
• Mr. Magwanga claimed he was locked out of his office, denied official vehicles, and excluded from county functions, constituting constructive dismissal.