by TCD TEAM.
On thursday, December 15, 2022 – The long-awaited vetting of Governor Julius Malombe’s CEC nominees by the County Assembly Committee on Appointments commenced in earnest.
Richard John Mwendandu, nominee for Energy, Environment/Climate Change Matters, Forestry Natural and Mineral Resources led the pack followed by Phoebe Ndunyu Mutemi for Culture, Gender, Youth, ICT, Sports and Social Services.
Former Assembly leader of majority and Athi MCA Peter Mwikya Kilonzo “Tangawizi” later faced the approval hearing panel chaired by Speaker Kelvin Kinengo Katisya. He has been nominated to head the Finance, Economic Planning and Revenue Management docket.
Trade, Industry, MSMEs, Innovation and Cooperatives nominee Rose Mawia Mutuku later took the stage with CPA Stephen Mbaya Kimwele for Agriculture and Livestock concluding day one of the two-day exercise.
The remaining five nominees include Ruth Koki Mwanzia (Public Health and Sanitation), Eng. Reuben Mulwa Itiko (Public Works and Transport), Joyce Kasyoka Masila (Education, Training and Skills Development), Peter Nkunda (Water and Irrigation) and Fredrick Kimanga (Lands, Housing and Urban Development) are scheduled for vetting tomorrow.
Kitui Deputy Governor Augustine Kanani joined other leaders, county government officers and members of public to witness the approval hearings held at the Assembly chambers.
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