UASIN Gishu Governor Jonathan
Bii has put his county executives on notice, warning
that any officer caught engaging in corruption would be dismissed and charged.
Speaking on Tuesday during the signing
of performance contracts for executives at the county headquarters in Eldoret,
Governor Bii stressed that integrity would be the hallmark of his
administration.
“Corruption has no room in my
government. Staff must work with integrity at all times. Our people deserve
transparency and dedication in service delivery,” he said.
He explained that the performance
contracts signed by the executives will be cascaded to all county staff to
create a culture of accountability across departments. This framework, he said,
will enable the county to track progress, measure results, and strengthen
public confidence.
The event also marked the
swearing-in of two new executives: Janet
Koech (public service) and Robert
Kemei (ICT, youth and sports). Governor Bii welcomed them, saying their
inclusion brought renewed energy and capacity to his leadership team.
“The inclusion of Robert Kemei and
Janet Koech enhances our capacity to deliver on the commitments we have made to
the people. We are focused on building a county anchored on integrity, service,
and opportunity,” he said.
Bii reaffirmed his administration’s
commitment to delivering programmes that improve livelihoods across sectors,
insisting that public resources will be safeguarded and directed only toward
initiatives that uplift communities.
The governor also highlighted
progress under his Nguzo Kumi agenda, which he says has transformed service delivery in
the past two years. His administration has initiated 825 new projects, including 332 water
projects of which 128 have already been completed.
“I can confidently say that I am on
course to implement my Nguzo Kumi agenda, which covers all sectors of the
county economy. These projects are aimed at transforming livelihoods and
building a stronger regional economy,” he said.
Governor Bii added that his
scorecard over the last two years was sound and pledged to use county resources
prudently to ensure residents of Uasin Gishu fully benefit from devolution.
INSTANT ANALYSIS
Governor Jonathan Bii’s move to bind
his executives to performance contracts signals a stronger push for
accountability in Uasin Gishu. By tying service delivery to measurable targets
and warning of strict consequences for graft, Bii is positioning himself as a
reformist keen on restoring public trust. His Nguzo Kumi agenda, backed by 825
ongoing projects, provides a tangible scorecard, but the real test lies in
sustaining momentum and curbing entrenched corruption networks. With new
executives on board, Bii gains fresh energy, yet his administration will be
judged less by pledges and more by whether residents feel the promised
transformation.
