A Kenyan Chief, Ms Lea Kalondu Ngutu, continues to serve despite a court ruling declaring her appointment unconstitutional due to a D- in her KCSE. The court found her academic qualifications did not meet the required C (Plain) grade.

• The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Machakos nullified her appointment as Chief of Mitaboni Location.
• Despite the ruling, Ms Ngutu remains in office as the Ministry of Interior considers administrative experience and training.
• The case highlighted the tension between statutory entry qualifications and career progression within the National Government Administrative Officers scheme.