This archive report was first published on 9 October 2019.
On October 8, 2019, West Pokot Governor Prof. John Lonyangapuo appeared before the Senate Devolution Committee to respond to a petition filed by Dennis Kapchok.
According to Governor Lonyangapuo, his deputy's absence has brought more good to the county as he was able to secure a contract for the supply of medical equipment from donors, worth Ksh.150 million.
Dr. Nicholas Atudonyang', the deputy governor, has been absent from duty despite being elected by over 75,000 voters.
When questioned about his deputy's absence, Governor Lonyangapuo stated, 'His being away last year was profitable to us, we got a lot of things that he went to source at his own expense.'
Atundonyang', a neurosurgeon, said he would continue working for the county pro bono after his salary was stopped in September 2019.
Senators also took issue with the fact that the deputy governor had taken up a mortgage, a matter that is being investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
