GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8010

WHEREAS, Article 179 of the Constitution of Kenya as read with Sections 30 (2) e, 30 (2) i and 31 (d) of the County Governments Act, 2012 confers on the Governor authority to direct and co-ordinate functions of the government; Whereas, there is compelling need to orientate the scope of various county departments to expedite the ongoing implementation of the 7 point manifesto laid out by the late Joyce Laboso (Dr.) and myself to the people of Bomet; Whereas, my administration is committed to enhancing efficiency, transparency and accountability through a governance structure that ensures rapid delivery of public service to the citizens of Bomet; and Whereas, it has become necessary to effect changes in the structure of the executive to embed operational enhancement in the various County departments. Now, therefore, by the authority vested in me as the Governor of the County Government of Bomet, I, Hillary Barchok (Dr.) re-organize the Executive of Bomet County as follows; 1. That, the Department of Administration, ICT and Public Service is disestablished and the portfolio responsibilities be undertaken by the Governor’s Office. 2. That, the Department of Education and Vocational Training be merged with the Department of Youth, Sports, Gender and Social Services to establish a new Department of Education, Social Services, Youth and Sports. 3. That, the Department of Lands, Urban Planning and Housing be merged with the Department of Water Sanitation and Environment to establish the new Department of Lands, Urban Management, Water and Sanitation. In light of the changes caused herein above the departments within the County Government of Bomet are re-established to be headed as follows: Department Name Finance and Economic Planning Sigei Andrew Kimutai Medical Services and Public Health Joseph Kipruto Ngeno Sitonik Education, Social Services, Youth and Sports Juliana Yegon 30th August, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE Department Name Road, Public Works and Transport Sigei Andrew Kimutai (in acting capacity) Lands, Housing and Urban Management Water and Environment Juliana Yegon (in acting capacity) Trade, Energy, Tourism and Investment Juliah Jepchirchir Chepkuto Agriculture, Livestock and Co- operatives Joseph Kipruto Ngeno Sitonik (Dr.) (in acting capacity) Issued under the hand and seal of the Governor at Bomet County Head Quarters, Bomet Dated the 28th August, 2019. HILLARY BARCHOK, MR/6513636 Governor, Bomet County.