The Mountain Journal
Demand for the resignation of a tea factory director has started with LSK pressurising.
The lawyers body has exerted pressure seeking resignation of John Chebochol as a director at Toror Tea Factory in the west of rift.
The lawyers call for his exit from the public office following his implication with a sex scandal.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo criticised the IEBC for clearing Mr Chebochok to run for office despite his questionable background in the public limelight.
LSK questions the vetting process conducted by the IEBC, which allowed Chebochok to be cleared for candidacy despite the serious allegations against him. It is imperative that candidates for leadership positions, especially in industries with a history of gender-based violence, undergo thorough background checks to ensure they are of unblemished character,” read the statement.
Last year, Chebochok was exposed for sexual exploitation acts in a BBC documentary titled “Sex for Work: The True Cost of Our Tea,” that raised local and international concerns on the safety of the women working in the tea sector.
In the documentary, survivors narrated how he would exploit them sexually to be hired or retain their jobs at James Finlays Limited. These accusations led to his termination.
On June 28, Chebochok was elected a director of Toror Tea Factory.
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