Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and his deputy Philomena Kapkory have reconciled after not seeing eye to eye for several months.
The Senate Devolution Committee mediated the reconciliation between the two leaders.
The Committee, which had visited the County Government to foster a harmonious relationship with the duo, was holed up in a three-hour closed-door meeting with both the Governor and his deputy to resolve the dispute.
After the closed-door meeting, the Senators informed the media and the public that the mediation was successful and that the Governor and the Deputy had agreed to work together for the sake of the people of Trans Nzoia.
"We are impressed with the governor and his deputy for agreeing to work together to offer effective services to the people of Trans Nzoia," Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga who was leading the delegation said.
Oburu stressed the need for a good working relationship between the county government, saying Trans Nzoia is the breadbasket of the people of Kenya.
The Governor assured his deputy of her safety and welcomed her back to her office.
The Deputy Governor said she will now focus her energy towards service delivery to the people.
She thanked the Devolution committee for visiting the county and urged Senators to also visit other counties that may be facing similar predicaments owing to what she termed as a lacuna in the law that does not define specific roles of deputy Governors.
"I want to plead with the Senate to meet with all Deputy Governors to understand the challenges we are facing," she said.
The County Commissioner assured the Deputy Governor that his office would work closely with her on matters concerning her security.
The Committee further encouraged counties that may be facing similar challenges to write to the Committee for intervention.
