Marsabit Governor Ali warns county chief officers against laxity

Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Ali has issued a stern warning to the newly appointed chief officers over laxity and poor service delivery.

The governor said during his first term, he was very lenient and didn't dismiss any of his officers but in his second and final term, heads will roll if he detect any weakness in their duties.

The county boss presided over the swearing-in of the new 24 chief officers.

Among the new chief officer are Boru Duba Dulacha (Finance), Qabale Adhi Bulbul (education), Adan Ali, department of Youth and Sport and Mohamed Tache the new chief officer for ICT, Communication and Result delivery among others.

He congratulated the new chief officers on their appointment after they went through a competitive, transparent and rigorous process in line with the requirements of the constitution and relevant laws governing appointment into public office.

He asked the new chief officers to cast aside their tribe and set the sails on the onerous task of serving the people of Marsabit.

He urged them to serve with integrity, shun interdepartmental wrangles and ensures that services and development projects are met to his expectation.

"None of the county officers has been sworn in not to serve a tribe or area where you come from. You have taken an oath to serve the people of Marsabit and you are now the face of the county," said Governor Mohamud.

The governor asked new chief officers to discharge their duties in line with his administration's transformation agenda for the people of Marsabit County.

"I expect you to acquit yourselves with your respective department and provide effective service delivery," he said

The governor said he picked people who have a clean track record and people who have already served in the government in different capacity to help him deliver on his promises.

He expressed confidence in the new chief officers and challenged them to immediately execute their mandate to cover the lost time.

He asked the officers to realign with his manifesto so that they know what is expected of them in service delivery.

He reminded them that the people of Marsabit accepted his manifesto and voted for him and asked them to help him deliver on his promises.

Deputy Governor Solomon Gubo asked the county officers to support Governor Mohamud's administration's ineffective service delivery.

"It is my humble request that we execute your roles diligently," he said

Marsabit County assembly speaker Edin Wario cautioned the chief officers that the Assembly will be keen on its oversight roles warning that the assembly members will not compromise on any wrongdoing.

The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by county Attorney Flevia Gekone assisted by John Behailu and attended by Governor Mohamud, his deputy and top county officials.