Lusaka replaces sacked Chief Officers

Bungoma, Wednesday, July 12,

KNA, By Ivy Namulanda/ Roseland Lumwamu

Bungoma County Governor, Kenneth Lusaka Monday officiated the swearing in of three County Chief Officers for Trade, Agriculture and Public Service Management.

This follows the interdiction of seven Chief Officers for abuse of office and corruption related charges. They rushed to court to stop their interdiction arguing they were unlawfully sent home.

They included Abidan Kapchanga (Public Administration), Isaac Mukenya (Governor’s office), Isaac Aruput (Agriculture and livestock), Dr. Chris Nyongesa ) office of the County Secretary), Maurice Marango (Roads and Public Works) and Wakoli Wambati (County secretary).

Dismissing of their case Bungoma Judge Jemima Kelly, gave Governor Kenneth Lusaka a go ahead to swear in the new Chief Officers he had appointed to replace the seven who were serving under the administration of the former governor Wycliffe Wangamati.

The newly sworn in chief officers are Reuben Wambwa (Chief Officer Trade), Everlyne Wekesa (Public administration) and Robert Simiyu (Agriculture).

Deputy Governor Jenifer Mbatiany welcomed the new Chief Officers on board.

Lusaka expressed confidence in the performance of his newly sworn in officers and said he is ready to work with them.

He confirmed that he will advertise more positions for Chief Officers by August 28, 2023.

Kanduyi MP John Makali, thanked the County Assembly for undertaking the vetting process diligently.

He told the County Chief Officers that they will be held accountable for all resources that are allocated to the county.

"You should be very alert and do work that reflects the value of money, because you will be held accountable even after you leave office." Makali stated.

Courtesy ; K. N. A