MPs back Bill to end transfers as punishment for civil servants
Proposed rules require employers to justify transfers, meet relocation costs.
Members of Parliament have approved a Bill aimed at eliminating transfers as a punitive measure for civil servants. During a debate on the Employment (Amendment) Bill, 2023, MPs emphasized that superiors often misuse their power to transfer employees as a means of punishment. The proposed law, sponsored by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, seeks to regulate the transfer process by giving employees adequate notice and informing them of the impact on their contracts.
Transfers must be done in a fair and rational manner, considering the well-being of employees, especially those facing disciplinary actions or medical conditions. The Bill emphasizes that transfers should not be used to disrupt career progress, family stability, or healthcare access.
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