Ombudsman CEO Mercy Wambua Suspended Over Gross Misconduct, Incompetence


The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), commonly referred to as the Office of the Ombudsman, has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Wambua, due to allegations of severe misconduct and incompetence.

  An internal memorandum dated October 15, 2025, and signed by Commission Chairperson Charles Dulo, indicates that this decision was made following discussions during the Commission’s 73rd meeting.   The suspension, which is effective immediately, will continue for 14 days to facilitate investigations into the allegations. "The Commission has decided to suspend the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect for a duration of 14 days to enable investigations regarding allegations of severe misconduct and incompetence," part of the memo stated. During this interim period, the Director of Corporate Services has been designated as the Acting Commission Secretary, and all staff members are instructed to provide full cooperation and support. "All staff are hereby instructed to extend full cooperation and support to the Acting Commission Secretary during this interim period," Dulo further stated. Wambua, who has led the Commission since March 4, 2022, previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) for six years. Throughout her tenure at LSK, she also acted as Secretary to the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal and Secretary to the Advocates Benevolent Association, roles that highlighted her significant influence within Kenya’s legal community. The Commission has not revealed specifics regarding the allegations, emphasizing that the inquiry will ascertain whether Wambua will undergo disciplinary measures or be reinstated following the two-week investigation period.

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