The newly appointed chairperson of the Kisii County Public Service Board, Haron Onguso and the secretary, Alfred Nyagwoka have been sworn in.
This comes after the Kisii County Assembly’s Select Committee on Appointments adopted the report on the vetting of the two individuals on Tuesday.
The ceremony was held at Gusii Stadium in Kisii town and attended by various county officials, community leaders and residents of Kisii.
Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, Kisii Deputy Governor Elijah Obebo, who represented Governor Simba Arati, pledged to continue supporting the board’s mandate and ensure the office’s independence.
“We must keep building a legacy of service delivery that meets the people’s expectations,” Obebo said.
The Deputy Governor also urged the board to consider vulnerable groups like women, youth and people living with disabilities and act without favouritism.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Onguso pledged to perform his duties diligently and in a transparent and honest manner.
“I will ensure we have developed a cordial working relationship with all board members, my secretary and the vice chair to ensure service delivery to the county,” he declared.
The Chairperson thanked the public for giving him an opportunity to serve them and promised accountability.
The County Assembly’s Minority Leader Dennis Ombachi commended the duo for securing their new positions.
Ombachi emphasized the importance of upholding integrity and promoting inclusivity in the public service board.
“Today, we celebrate the officers and we hope that they will keep their promise of listening and delivering services to the citizens,” he said.
The Leader of Minority affirmed that the duo appeared before the assembly and proved they were capable of serving the people.
By Sandra Orina and Faith Mutua
