Nairobi Water MD Muguna Out as Court Stops Term Extension

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) Managing Director Nahasion Muguna has suffered a significant setback after the Employment and Labour Relations Court today halted the extension of his tenure beyond the mandatory retirement age of 60.

The ruling, delivered by Hon. Justice Hellen Wasilwa, declared the extension of Muguna’s term as “unlawful,” a decision that comes as a major blow to the embattled MD and the company’s board.

The legal challenge was mounted by Sheria Mtaani na Shadrack Wambui, the plaintiff in the matter, who termed the extension “illegal.”

Speaking to the media following the judgment, Shadrack Wambui, advocate for Sheria Mtaani, hailed the decision as a landmark moment in labour practice. He emphasized that the ruling should serve as a stern warning to public officers seeking extensions of their terms in office.

“It is a good judgement, and we at Sheria Mtaani na Shadrack Wambui must applaud the Honourable Court for the landmark ruling,” Wambui stated. “Muguna must exit as early as May 28, 2025, so that Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company can start recruiting a new CEO. We have many youths with relevant skills, and they must be given the opportunity to also serve this great Nation.”

The court’s decision paves the way for the NCWSC to initiate the recruitment process for a new chief executive, a move that advocate Wambui believes will create opportunities for skilled young Kenyans. The ruling underscores the judiciary’s commitment to upholding labour laws and ensuring adherence to mandatory retirement regulations within public service.