Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisely Rotich on Tuesday witnessed the swearing-in of 15 Chief officers, completing the last phase of constituting his government.
The appointees took an oath of office in a ceremony presided over by Iten Senior Principal Magistrate Charles Kutwa.
The Governor, whose appointments comprised youthful individuals, pledged to ensure that by the end of his tour of duty in Elgeyo Marakwet, he will have mentored as many young people as possible.
He also challenged the new officials to be diligent and professional as he specifically cautioned the Chief Officers to be magnanimous to the public and shun conflict.
One of the newly appointed Elgeyo Marakwet took an oath of office on May 9, 2023.
Warning to contractors
Addressing the gathering, the governor warned contractors that his government will not tolerate any incomplete projects beyond prescribed timelines.
He also extended a grace period to the contractors to ensure they completed all past projects by the end of June this year, failure to which all the projects will be terminated without further notice.
Dr Sally Kimosop, the acting Chairperson County Public Service Board challenged the incoming COs that their positions were not comfort zones since a huge responsibility was bestowed upon them.
Deputy Governor Prof Grace Cheserek and a host of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) were in attendance led by House leader of majority Hon. Stephen Cheruiyot.
The MCAs cautioned the Chief Officers that the Assembly will be keen on its oversight role warning that MCAs will not compromise on any wrongdoing.
Cheruiyot singled out payment for incomplete projects as one of the ills perpetrated by past officeholders, warning the incoming team to desist from such malpractices.
List of Elgeyo Marakwet Chief Officers
- Kipruto Chesos – Finance and Economic Planning (Marakwet East)
- Lagat Robert – Livestock, Veterinary Services and Fisheries (Keiyo South)
- Komen Edwin – Agriculture and Irrigation (Marakwet East)
- Cherop Fromency – Roads, Public Works and Transport (Marakwet West)
- Korir Elizabeth – Cooperatives, Trade, Industrialization, Tourism and Wildlife (Marakwet West)
- Birir Emmanuel – Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development (Keiyo South)
- Ruto Paul – Education and Vocational Training (Marakwet West/Minority)
- Magut Caroline – Preventive and Promotive Health Services (Keiyo North)
- Chirchir Jeremiah – Clinical Services (Keiyo South)
- Kimaiyo Charity – County Public Service, Administration and Devolution (Keiyo North)
- Kimeto Lily – Sports, Youth Affairs, Culture, Children and Social Services (Marakwet West)
- Kimutai Daniel – ICT, Communication and Corporate Affairs (Keiyo South)
- Mutwol Lawrence – Peace, Conflict Resolution and Disaster Management (Marakwet East)
- Kipsang Lorna – Office of the Governor (Marakwet East)
- Koech Isaa – Water, Environment and Climate Change (Keiyo North)
