Kericho County has officially ushered in a new phase in its administrative leadership following the swearing-in of Philip Rono as County Secretary.
Rono takes office from Dr Wesley Bore, who left the position to pursue other professional engagements
Speaking while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, Kericho County Governor Dr Eric Mutai said the appointment was grounded on merit and followed a competitive recruitment and vetting process that settled on Rono as the most highly qualified candidate.
The ceremony, held at the County Headquarters, brought together senior county officials, members of the County Executive Committee, and other stakeholders, underscoring the significance of the County Secretary’s office in coordinating government operations.
“I thank God for this day because He has given us a man rich in experience, a man whose track record speaks for itself. We are confident that his expertise will strengthen our administration and improve service delivery for our people,” said the governor.
In his remarks, the governor emphasized confidence in the new County Secretary’s professional background, noting that his experience will be instrumental in enhancing administrative coordination and strengthening institutional performance across departments.
“You are now at the center of government operations. This office is not a small one. You will be required to ensure seamless coordination of departments and effective implementation of policies for the benefit of our residents,” the governor told Rono.
He further underscored the central role of the office as the administrative hub of the county government, responsible for aligning departmental functions, supporting executive decisions, and ensuring that government programs are implemented efficiently for the benefit of residents.
In his acceptance remarks, the new County Secretary expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and acknowledged the confidence placed in him. He affirmed his commitment to promoting professionalism, accountability, and effective coordination within the public service as a foundation for improved service delivery.
“The office of the County Secretary is the engine room of our government, and my mission is to ensure it runs efficiently and without unnecessary delays. I am ready to work with all stakeholders to deliver a government that truly serves the people of Kericho,” reiterated Rono.
With his assumption of office, Rono now occupies a pivotal administrative role within Kericho County, where he is expected to enhance interdepartmental coordination, support policy implementation, and contribute to strengthening governance systems aimed at improving public service delivery across the county, in line with constitutional provisions governing public service and devolution under Chapter Eleven and Chapter Thirteen of the Constitution.
By Gilbert Mutai
