The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that John Chebochok's election as Director of Tegat Tea Factory has been suspended.
The suspension follows nearly two months of uproar by civil society organizations, including Nguvu Change Leaders and the Coalition of Organizations Working on Sexual Violence in Kenya, calling for his removal.
“The annulment of John Chebochok’s election is a powerful reminder that our voices matter. This win is a profound affirmation of the power of unity and advocacy and sends a clear message that exploitation and abuse will not be tolerated. We extend our deepest gratitude to every organization and individual who unified to support this cause,” Nguvu said.
The Kericho High Court suspended John Chebochok's swearing-in ceremony as the newly appointed director of Toror Tea Factory on July 15, pending the hearing and determination of the petition filed against him.
Therefore, the court directed all the petitioners and the other interested parties in the case to serve and file their written submissions within three days of its ruling, which is set to be delivered on August 15, 2024.
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Chebochok’s swearing-in ceremony was scheduled to take place during the factory AGM on July 18, 2024.
He was implicated in an expose by the BBC for sexually harassing women.
