Governor Natembeya Reshuffles 11 CECMs and Chief Officers, Names New Finance Boss

Eleven county executive committee members (CECMs) and chief officers have been moved to different departments following a reshuffle by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

According to a communication from County Secretary Truphosa Amere, Kerio Lorot has been moved from the Health Department to Public Service Management (PSM) and Governance while Sam Ojwang has been transferred from PSM to Public Works and Roads.

Dr Pepela Wanjala will now serve as the CECM for Health. He previously held the Finance docket.

Additionally, Gideon Barongo, who was in charge of Roads and Public Works, has been moved to the Water and Environment docket while Janerose Mutama has been transferred from Education to Trade. Patrick Gacheru, who previously served as the CECM for Trade, will replace her in the Education Department.

Who is the new Trans Nzoia Finance CECM?

Robert Wamalwa has taken over the Finance docket. He previously served as the CECM for Water and Environment for several months.

The governor has also made changes to the chief officers’ positions.

Dr Judith Simiyu has been transferred from Health to the Lands Department.

Chepkole Yano has moved from Governance to Agriculture. He has been replaced by Martin Bunyasi, who previously served in the Lands Department.

Eng. Charles Barasa will now serve as the Chief Officer for Health. He previously held the Agriculture docket for a short period.

Agriculture CEC Phanice Khatundi, Gender and Sports Eliud Turmoi, and their lands counterpart Pius Gumo will continue serving in their current positions.

The changes take effect immediately.