Amos Nyaribo sworn in as second Nyamira Governor

Deputy Governor Amos Nyaribo has been sworn in as the second governor for Nyamira County.

Nyaribo takes over as the county boss after the death of John Nyagarama on December 18.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Nyamira Primary school in Nyamira town on Tuesday.

Various leaders attended the ceremony including Kisumu deputy governor Mathews Owili, Kisii County Governor James Ongwae, Nyamira County Commissioner Amos Mariba, County secretary James Ntabo and a number of MCAs from several counties.

Others present were MPs Vincent Kemosi (West Mugirango), Joash Nyamoko (North Mugirango), Shadrack Mose (Kitutu Masaba), Ben Momanyi (Borabu), Nyamira County Assembly Speaker Moffat Teya and Kisii County Assembly Speaker David Kombo among others.

Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa, Council of Governors Chairman and Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya also attended.

Nyaribo was sworn in by Nyamira High Court Presiding Judge Esther Maina.

Leaders present urged Nyaribo to ensure he fulfils the promises that he and his departed boss had made to the residents of Nyamira.

"We have very high expectations from you as much as the people of Nyamira are concerned. We hope you will strive and attain the goals that had not been achieved before in the county," said Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa.