By H, KNA
Wajir County Commissioner, Karuku Ngumo, on Monday officially opened an induction training programme for newly recruited Built Environment interns, urging them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity as they begin their service in government.
Speaking during the opening session held at the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) offices in Wajir, the County Commissioner said the induction marks a critical transition for the interns from academic training, to practical service delivery within the public sector.
Mr. Ngumo congratulated the interns for qualifying for the programme, noting that they represent the next generation of professionals who will play a vital role in shaping the physical, economic, and social development of counties and the country at large.
“The built environment sector is central to Kenya’s development agenda, from Affordable Housing and infrastructure expansion, to urban regeneration, environmental conservation, and sustainable land use,” the Commissioner said.
He emphasized that the interns would soon be involved in projects that directly affect communities, including housing development, infrastructure works, and neighbourhood planning, and called on them to approach their duties with responsibility and commitment.
“As interns, you are entering public service at a time when professionalism, innovation, and integrity are needed more than ever,” Mr. Ngumo said, adding that communities expect safe structures, efficient systems, and developments that respond to their daily needs.
The County Commissioner explained that the induction programme is designed to equip the interns with essential knowledge on government procedures, ethical conduct, workplace safety standards, and the responsibilities that come with public service roles.
He urged the interns to actively engage with facilitators, ask questions, and develop positive work habits that will shape their professional growth and future careers in the built environment sector.
Mr. Ngumo further assured the interns of a conducive working environment, noting that his office remains committed to upholding law and order, accountability, teamwork, and collaboration between County and National government institutions.
“This opportunity is not just a placement; it is a call to serve,” he said, encouraging the interns to maintain high discipline, respect the chain of command, and prioritize service delivery to the public.