Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has undertaken a cabinet reshuffle, placing nine senior county officials on mandatory leave.
Governor Bii indicated that the affected individuals would be on a one-month compulsory leave following a review of their performance, emphasizing the necessity for a comprehensive staff evaluation to improve the quality of service delivery.
In addition to the leave, Bii has made further adjustments to his executive team, which he asserts are intended to enhance service provision.
Among the notable changes, Elijah Kosgey has been appointed as the executive for education, transitioning from his previous role in public service, while Dr. Sam Kotut has shifted from the environment sector to oversee agriculture.
Edward Sawe has been reassigned from agriculture to the lands department, and Anthony Sitienei has moved from education to the water sector.
Furthermore, Bii has appointed Johnstonne Kotut as his economic advisor and Dr. Pius Kiplimo as Chief of Staff.
These changes were announced shortly after an event at the county headquarters, where Bii urged residents to disregard the rising political propaganda in the area.
“Disregard all the rumors you are hearing; this year, let us concentrate on work,” Bii stated.
Simultaneously, Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea remarked that the appropriate time for political discourse would arrive, commending the governor for his decision to sidestep what he referred to as “cheap politics.”
“When the time for politics arrives, everyone will have the opportunity to present their contributions. In 2027, the residents of Uasin Gishu will make their choice,” Kapkea noted.
He encouraged the community to support the governor in fulfilling his mandate, which is centered around his ten-point development agenda, known as Nguzo Kumi.
Despite ongoing pressure from residents to dismiss underperforming county officials, no dismissals have yet occurred.
