The Kenya Union of Water and Sewerage Employees (KUWASE), Nairobi County Branch, has strongly opposed the proposed contract extension of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Managing Director, Eng. Nahason Muguna.
The MD, who recently attained the mandatory retirement age of 60, was expected to take terminal leave and retire. However, reports suggest he is lobbying the company’s Board of Directors and Members of the County Assembly for a three-year contract extension.
Speaking to the media, KUWASE Nairobi Branch Secretary Wycliffe Onditi criticized the move, emphasizing governance concerns and the need to adhere to constitutional requirements.
“We categorically oppose this unwarranted extension. There are many qualified professionals capable of leading this company to greater success and improving service delivery,” he stated.
The Union accused Muguna of mismanagement during his tenure, highlighting unresolved issues such as workers’ pension funds. Onditi disclosed that approximately KSh 2.3 billion in pension funds remain unaccounted for, leaving retirees in financial distress.
“Our retirees are suffering while this money remains untraced. This is unacceptable,” he added.
KUWASE stressed that retirement regulations, as outlined in the Kenyan Constitution, leave no room for exceptions. “The rules are clear and apply to all public servants, including the MD. Any attempt to manipulate the system through bribery or undue influence will be met with fierce resistance,” warned Onditi.
The Union has called on oversight agencies to ensure Muguna retires as scheduled. They also threatened industrial action, including litigation, slowdowns, and mass demonstrations, should their demands be ignored.
KUWASE’s objections underline broader frustrations with leadership and transparency at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, highlighting the need for accountability and adherence to statutory mandates in leadership transitions.
