Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyon’go suspends top county officials

Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o

NAIROBI—Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o , on Thursday sent home top officials in the county government, in what he terms as a move to re-organise his administration.

In a press briefing, Prof Nyong’o said 14 chief officers and nine county executive committee members had been sent home on compulsory leave even though it was not clear if they will be re-hired.

“We arrived to this decision for transition issues of accountability. No harm done, I am just ensuring nobody misuses their responsibility because they know they will not be in the current government,” said Governor Nyong’o.

He pointed out that he was keen on having a team that will efficiently and effectively implement his manifesto.

“By the time we will be getting the county public service board to publish, advertise for the recruitment of the new chief officers, quite some time would have lapsed. We do not need the old officers to continue being in office for that long.” said Prof Nyong’o.

He added the suspended officials will be required to avail themselves when called upon to answer questions related to their portfolios.

The governor concluded by saying the officers have already been given letters and have been asked to hand over to their directors in the various departments.