The Governor of Trans Nzoia County, Hon. George Natembeya, has formally nominated 16 individuals to serve as County Chief Officers across various county departments, marking a significant step in strengthening service delivery and administrative leadership within the county government.
The nominations, communicated through an official executive letter dated May 25, 2026, were submitted to the Office of the County Assembly Clerk before being forwarded to the Office of the Speaker for tabling before the assembly.
The appointments are being undertaken pursuant to Section 45 of the County Government Act, 2012, which requires the governor to nominate County Chief Officers subject to vetting and approval by the County Assembly.
In the communication addressed to County Assembly Clerk Moses Lupao, Governor Natembeya stated:
“Pursuant to Section 45 of the County Government Act of 2012, I have nominated the persons named below and hereby submit them for vetting and approval.”
The nominees are expected to provide technical and administrative leadership in critical county departments including agriculture, infrastructure, governance, education, finance, youth affairs, lands, trade, and social development.
Strategic Distribution of Nominees Across Sub-Counties
The nominations reflect a broad representation from different sub-counties within Trans Nzoia, including Saboti, Kwanza, Cherangany, Endebess, and Kiminini.
County officials noted that the appointments are intended to enhance efficiency, strengthen institutional coordination, and support the implementation of the county government’s development agenda across all sectors.
Several key departments received nominations aimed at reinforcing economic growth, infrastructure expansion, agricultural productivity, youth empowerment, and improved public service delivery.
🟢 Key Focus Areas Under the Proposed Appointments:
✔️ Strengthening agriculture and irrigation services
✔️ Enhancing financial accountability and procurement systems
✔️ Improving governance and public service management
✔️ Expanding infrastructure and urban development
✔️ Promoting education, vocational training, and youth empowerment
✔️ Supporting trade, tourism, culture, and social development
Full List of Chief Officer Nominees Submitted to the County Assembly
The following individuals were nominated by Governor Natembeya for consideration by the County Assembly:
🔹 Barasa Charles Wasike – Agriculture & Irrigation (Saboti Sub-County)
🔹 Simiyu Emmanuel Waswa – Livestock & Fisheries (Kwanza Sub-County)
🔹 Sawenja Godfrey Walubengo – Cooperative Development (Kwanza Sub-County)
🔹 Ben Kwatemba – Economic Accounting & Procurement (Cherangany Sub-County)
🔹 Bernard Madegwa Lidaywa – Planning (Cherangany Sub-County)
🔹 Kapten Philip – Public Service Management (Endebess Sub-County)
🔹 Chepkole Wilfred Yano – Governance (Cherangany Sub-County)
🔹 Masika Samuel – Performance Management (Cherangany Sub-County)
🔹 Khamila Mark Mulunda – Public Works & Energy (Kiminini Sub-County)
🔹 Bunyasi Martin Muzungu – Lands, Housing, Physical Planning & Urban Development (Endebess Sub-County)
🔹 Masinde Daniel Chakulu – Education (Saboti Sub-County)
🔹 Mang’eni Fred – Vocational Training (Cherangany Sub-County)
🔹 Nyambura Lucy Ng’ang’a – Gender and Social Development (Cherangany Sub-County)
🔹 Chemche Hosea Sismat – Youth, Sports & Talent Development (Kwanza Sub-County)
🔹 Ochengo Catherine Kerubo – Tourism, Culture & Performing Arts (Kiminini Sub-County)
🔹 Cherotich Teresiah – Trade & Industry (Cherangany Sub-County)
County Assembly Set to Conduct Vetting Process
Following the formal submission, the County Assembly’s relevant departmental committees are expected to commence public vetting sessions for the nominees.
The committees will examine the nominees’ academic qualifications, professional experience, integrity, and suitability to serve in their respective dockets before compiling reports for debate and adoption by the plenary assembly.
Upon approval by the County Assembly, the nominees will officially assume office and begin overseeing the implementation of county policies, programs, and development priorities within their assigned departments.
📢 What Happens Next:
✔️ Departmental committees to conduct vetting hearings
✔️ Assembly to table committee reports before plenary
✔️ MCAs to approve or reject individual nominees
✔️ Successful nominees to be formally appointed as County Chief Officers
Strengthening County Governance and Service Delivery
The nomination of the 16 Chief Officers comes at a time when the county government continues to prioritize efficient governance, accountability, and accelerated implementation of development projects across Trans Nzoia.
The Chief Officers will play a central role in policy implementation, departmental coordination, financial oversight, and delivery of essential public services to residents across the county.
County residents and stakeholders are now expected to closely follow the vetting process as the assembly undertakes its constitutional oversight mandate before the final appointments are confirmed.
