Daniel Otieno, Kakamega
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has nominated 14 new Chief Officers to serve in various county departments, a move he says is aimed at strengthening the county’s service delivery and realizing his administration’s six-point development agenda.
The announcement follows a rigorous recruitment exercise conducted by the County Public Service Board. The nominees will now await vetting and approval by the County Assembly before officially assuming their roles.
“After a competitive recruitment process, I am glad to nominate the following persons to serve as Chief Officers in the County Government of Kakamega,” Governor Barasa said in a presser. “These officers were shortlisted based on merit and competence, and I believe they will add great value to our service delivery.”
The newly nominated Chief Officers and their respective departments include Rose Muhanda Manyenya (Public Health), Engineer Joseph Agingu Sweta (Roads and Energy), Christine Oside Kimunguyi (Social Services, Gender and Culture), Anslem Lubonga Malinya (Education, Science & Technology), Daniel Seth Sumba (Cooperatives), Isaack Abdulahi Maalim (Technical Services), Ismael Maina Makanga (Lands, Survey and Physical Planning), and Henry Marende Kamuyu (Special Programmes for People with Disabilities).
Others are Lawrence Mafuta Makoyani (Youth & Sports), Samuel Ambrose Makhoha (County Administration), Mildred Neema (Communication and e-Government), Samuel Imbanga (Economic Planning & Investment), Suleiman Wanekeya (ICT), and CPA Diminah Chikamai (Financial Management).
Governor Barasa emphasized on the importance of professional integrity and results-oriented leadership, noting that each chief officer will be appointed on a two-year renewable contract, with performance reviews determining renewal. He added, “We are building a team that is not only technically capable but also deeply committed to serving the people of Kakamega with excellence.”
The nominations come at a time when the county is intensifying its focus on infrastructure, digital governance, education, and public health. Political observers view the move as a strategic effort to inject fresh energy into the administration and accelerate development across all 12 sub-counties.
The County Assembly is expected to begin vetting and approve the nominees in the coming days.
