Isiolo has 31 chief officers who were vetted and approved by the county assembly.
County chief officers are authorised to delegate power and are answerable to the county executive committee member in their respective dockets.
Their key functions include the day-to-day administration of departmental activities and the provision of strategic policy direction for effective service delivery within the departments they are assigned to.
They also implement policies and programmes within departments.
While CEC are equivalent to Cabinet Secretaries in the national government, chief officers are equivalent to Principal Secretaries.
The power to deploy a county public officer within a department is vested in the county chief officer.
Governor Guyo told the officers to ensure value for money, enhance accountability and drive performance in their departments.
"We must get out of our comfort zone and seek for funds so that we achieve on our mandate. You must deliver, its the only option," Guyo added.
The governor will use the performance contracts to measure individual performance against negotiated targets, which will enhance accountability and drive performance.
Guyo explained to the officials that his boss, who are the residents of Isiolo, expect nothing short of easy access and provision of county services.
“You all saw the pressure President William Ruto put on his Cabinet to perform. I have the same pressure from Isiolo residents who expect nothing short of what I promised in my manifesto,” he said.
The county assembly passed Governor Guyo’s first budget of Sh5.1 billion for the current financial year 2023-2024.
The budget comprises recurrent expenditure of Sh3.5 billion and development of Sh1.5 billion.
Budget priority areas are livestock, investment in surface and underground water resources, road infrastructure network, health, tourism promotion and education.
Governor Guyo hopes to transform the county into a great economic hub.
He said under his leadership, his administration will focus on boosting the county’s economy.
Guyo has already made various engagements with some Cabinet Secretaries and President Ruto on the specific areas to focus on.
At the moment, works are ongoing to complete the Isiolo export abattoir.
Residents had earlier lamented the delayed completion of the facility that will process 474,000 animals annually, offering a favourable and reliable market for livestock products while also creating jobs for youths.
Guyo said that redesigning work at the abattoir will ensure it meets the required international standards before handing it over to a private investor.
Also, works are underway to complete Isiolo modern market.
"The market is supposed to be a business place to over 500 traders but it had stalled. Works are underway to complete the Sh545 million market before the year ends," Guyo said.
There are plans to upgrade Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital to a Level 5 facility.
This was confirmed by the President Ruto during his visit in June.
Governor Guyo has also lobbied for the operationalisation of Isiolo International Airport.
This caught President William Ruto's attention and currently, the Isiolo airport runway is being expanded to allow planes to carry enough luggage.
