The Uasin Gishu County Assembly on October 17, 2022, started vetting individuals nominated to be in charge of various departments.
Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim about a fortnight ago nominated 10 County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and forwarded their names to the county assembly for vetting and consideration.
Last week, the MCAs approved a committee on appointment mandated to vet the CECMs.
The 11-member committee is chaired by County Assembly Speaker Phillip Muigei with Deputy Speaker Sarah Malel as the vice chair.
The leader of the majority Julius Sang and the leader of the minority Francis Muya are also members of the committee.
First to appear before the committee will be Agriculture department CECM nominee Edward Sawe followed by Michah Rogony nominated to be in charge of Finance.
The committee will end the day by vetting Water CECM nominee Dr Abraham Serem.
On Tuesday, three other nominees will be appearing before the committee.
Lands and Physical Planning nominee Anthony Sitienei will be the first to present himself to the committee followed by Dr Joseph Lagat of Roads and Transport and later Eng. Martha Cheruto, nominated to be in charge of the Trade docket.
Vetting report
The three-day exercise will come to an end on Wednesday, with the vetting of four nominees – Elijah Kosgey (Public Service Management), Dr Janet Kosgey (Education), Dr Sam Kogo (Health) and Youth department CECM nominee Eng. Lucy Njoroge.
Once the vetting is completed, the committee expected to table its report as early as next Tuesday for debate by all the MCAs.
Should the nominees be approved, they will be sworn in and start serving in their respective dockets.
But in the event any of the nominees are rejected, the governor will be required to nominate other individuals who will go through the same vetting process.
CECMs are key members of the county executive. They seat in a cabinet chaired by the governor.
