Lusaka presides over swearing-in of 6 new Chief Officers

By Peter Ochieng

Bungoma governor Kenneth Lusaka on Friday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 6 new Chief Officers, in what he said was a significant move aimed at bolstering his administrative efficiency.

The new Chief Officers sworn in are Andrew Wamukoya of Economic Planning, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Rashid Fwamba who will be in charge of Housing, Municipalities and Urban Planning, and Timothy Wanjala who will preside over the Youth and Sports docket.

Others are David Maling'a in charge of Gender and Culture, Sam Nalwa in charge of Education and Vocational Training, Andrew Musungu who will preside over the Livestock, Veterinary Services and Fisheries docket.

Speaking during the ceremony held at the county headquarters, governor Lusaka reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing the performance of his administration, about two years into office.

"Today's appointments are critical decisions aimed at addressing the challenges we face and ensuring proactive service delivery," he noted.

The governor highlighted the importance of concrete action plans for sustained social, political, and economic gains, emphasizing on the need to think not only about immediate steps but also about future generations.

"Our youth play a vital role in economic transformation and public service. They are the most affected if solutions are not implemented."

"Let us see iconic leadership in our women: educated, articulate, morally upright, and responsible," added the governor.

Lusaka announced the appointment of a County Solicitor Purity Kafuna who was also sworn in. She will handle legal matters internally, seeking to reduce legal fees charged by external lawyers, and strengthen the county's legal capacity.

The newly sworn-in officers were urged to focus solely on serving the public, continuing the tradition of excellence that the administration strives for.