This archive report was first published on 18 December 2019.
On December 18, 2019, Shadrack Rotich, the immediate former Speaker of the Bomet County Assembly, was sworn in as the new deputy governor of Bomet County, Kenya.
Rotich's nomination by Governor Hillary Barchok to fill the vacant position was approved by the members of the county assembly, paving the way for his swearing in.
Rotich resigned as Speaker after the approval, and he was subsequently sworn in by Kericho High Court Judge George Dullu, assisted by Bomet Senior Resident Magistrate Kikpkirui Kibelion, at the Bomet Green Stadium on Wednesday.
Rotich emphasized the importance of public participation in development projects, stating, "Public participation is a key ingredient in development and we will ensure that the residents are brought on board when prioritising projects to be funded," during his oath-taking ceremony.
The event was attended by notable guests, including Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony, Narok Deputy Governor Chepkirui Aruasa, Bomet East MP Beatrice Kones, Nakuru Woman Rep Lizah Chelule, County Assemblies Forum Chairman James Wahome, and 30 county Speakers.
