Governor Ojaamong vows to sack 'lazy' county executives
Busia County Head of Public Service Management Janet Manyasi (right) is sworn-in by Registrar Martha Nanzushi on March 29, 2018. Looking on is retired Judge and legal adviser to the county government Justice Etyang. PHOTO | GAITANO PESA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Ward Representatives, who adopted the vetting report of the executives and chief officers, proposed a review of their performance after every two years.
- He regretted that officers in his first government failed the people of Busia by adopting a closed door policy instead of delivering services.
Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has vowed to crack the whip on lazy officers.
Speaking on Thursday after the swearing in of the ten county executives at the governor’s office, Mr Ojaamong said his officers would sign performance contracts, which would be reviewed every two years.
Ward Representatives, who adopted the vetting report of the executives and chief officers, proposed a review of their performance after every two years.
“We received over 1,500 applications and all those people were my friends. The public expectation is high and you don’t have any other options but to deliver. I retained only three executives out of public outcry.
DELIVER
“I understand you are very diligent people and your track record speaks for itself. We are going to train you people to ensure that you deliver,” warned Mr Ojaamong.
He regretted that officers in his first government failed the people of Busia by adopting a closed door policy instead of delivering services.
“I know we have new chief officers in government. In the previous regime, your colleagues nearly collapsed the county's economy by engaging in looting. They caused a lot of suffering to the people of Busia. You should be very careful this time,” warned the governor.
WORK TOGETHER
He called on leaders to consult and work together as a team by devoting their energies to serve the people of Busia through proper use of resources.
Those who were sworn in included the three executives who were retained: Dr Osia Mwanje (Agriculture), Mr Lenard Obimbira (Finance) and Mr Benard Yaite (Youth, Tourism and Culture).
Others are Dr Isaac Alukwe (Water and Environment) Mrs Phaustine Barasa (Health), Ms Judith Awino (Trade), Prof Grephas Opata (Lands) Mr George Okwara (Roads), Dr Janet Manyasi (Public service) and John Wabwire (Education).
