This archive report was first published on 8 August 2019.
On August 8, 2019, Bomet Deputy Governor Dr. Hillary Barchok was sworn in as the new county boss in a ceremony held at the Bomet Green Stadium.
The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Kericho High Court Judge George Dullu, marking a significant milestone in the county's leadership.
The Bomet governor's seat fell vacant following the July 29 demise of Dr. Joyce Laboso, who succumbed to cancer at the Nairobi Hospital.
Dr. Laboso was laid to rest on August 3 in a State funeral at her matrimonial family home in Fort Ternan, Kisumu County.
As the incoming county boss, Dr. Barchok now faces the uphill task of naming a fitting deputy governor, with women leaders, led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Mumbi, rallying for a female deputy.
