Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has dissolved his entire cabinet in a dramatic shake-up of the county executive.
Therefore, sacking all County Executive Committee Members (CECs) alongside the County Attorney and County Secretary with immediate effect.
Lusaka announces sweeping clean‑up
In a statement issued from his office, Lusaka said the decision was taken under Section 40(1)(a) of the County Governments Act, which empowers a governor to dismiss members of the County Executive Committee.
He framed the move as a reorganization of the executive aimed at strengthening governance, improving service delivery, and safeguarding institutional integrity in Bungoma.
“The reorganization of the County Executive has been undertaken in the exercise of the constitutional mandate to ensure effective governance and service delivery.”
His statement read in part.
He added that the decision had been taken in good faith and “in the broader public interest.
Additionally, to facilitate the efficient functioning of county government and to uphold the integrity of its institutions.”
Entire executive sent home
Those affected include all CECs overseeing key dockets such as Finance, Health, Agriculture, Roads, Education, and Public Service, as well as the County Attorney and County Secretary, who serve as the legal and administrative anchors of the executive.
The dismissals take effect immediately, leaving Bungoma without a substantive cabinet as the county prepares for an interim arrangement and fresh appointments.
Lusaka thanked the outgoing officials for their service and reiterated that the county remained committed to constitutionalism, the rule of law, and due process in managing the transition.
Assurance of continuity in services
Despite the upheaval, the governor has moved to assure residents that essential county services will not grind to a halt.
He said administrative measures had been put in place to guarantee continuity in critical sectors such as health, water, revenue collection and public works as the county navigates the transition.
Further communication on interim management arrangements and the timelines for nominating and vetting a new cabinet will be issued in line with the law.
The County Assembly will play a central role in scrutinising the new nominees once they are presented for approval.
What Next for Bungoma
The mass firing has injected fresh uncertainty into Bungoma’s political scene.
For supporters of the shake‑up, it is a bold move to clear deadwood, enforce accountability, and signal seriousness about service delivery.
For critics, it raises questions about stability, institutional memory and whether the real problem lies in individuals or deeper structural issues in county management.
As residents watch closely, the real test will be the quality, competence, and integrity of the new team Lusaka unveils.
And whether the promised reboot translates into better roads, improved health services, timely payments, and tangible development on the ground.
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