Gov. Mutua names
27 Chief Officers
By Anchor Reporter
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Governor Mutua and his
Deputy Francis Maliti |
Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua today nominated 27 individuals for appointment as Chief Officers in his government, bringing on board probably the largest team of Accounting Officers in any of Kenya's 47 counties.
His nominees are likely to face stiff opposition from the Machakos County Assembly that is yet to come to terms with his mover two weeks ago to appoint his ministers without approval from the assembly.
The governor explained his actions, saying that the Assembly had exceeded the legal limits for approval or rejecting nominees, forcing him to appoint them anyway.
In nominating the new team, Dr Mutua urged the assembly to scritinize the nominees and act swiftly so that they can begin service to wananchi.
Below is the entire statement he issued as he released the names today.
"APPOINTMENTS AND NOMINATIONS OF COUNTY SECRETARY AND CHIEF OFFICERS
Ladies and Gentlemen, the great people of Machakos and Kenya,
In exercise of the powers conferred to me as the Governor of Machakos by the Constitution of Kenya as read together with Sections, 44 and 45 of the County Governments Act and in keeping with established democratic traditions and practices, I have appointed and nominated several suitably qualified and experienced persons for the positions of County Secretary and Chief Officers.
These appointments and nominations are a culmination of a fair and competitive recruitment process. In accordance with applicable laws, I am forwarding the names of the nominees to the County Assembly for vetting.
These appointments and nominations are in line with our new Executive structure of government and are geared towards transforming Machakos to first world economic status by rolling back poverty and improving the quality of life for our people. I expect the County Assembly to fast track and conduct the vetting process within the dictates of the law so that we can accelerate development and service delivery.
The appointees and nominees are as follows:-
1) OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
A) EXECUTIVE OFFICE
CHIEF OFFICER - To be announced later
B) COUNTY SECRETARY AND HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Name : Mrs. Grace Muluki Munguti
Highest Qualification : Master of Business Administration
CHIEF OFFICERS:
(i) Administration and Co-ordination
Name: James Timothy Gutetah
Highest Qualification : Masters in Business Administration, Master of Arts
(ii) Project Delivery, Monitoring and Evaluation
Name: Mrs. Catherine Syokau Mutwiwa
Highest Qualification: MA, Organizational Leadership
C) COUNTY LAW OFFICE
Legal Services
Chief Officer
Name: James Musango Kathili (Re-appointment)
Highest Qualification: LL.M (Ongoing), LL.B (Advocate)
2) OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Patrick Voni Kivaya
Highest Qualification : Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
3) MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
(i) County Treasury
Chief Officer
Name : Jacinta Mwelu Masila (Re-appointment)
Highest Qualification : Masters of Business Administration,
B.Com(Accounting)
(ii) Finance and Revenue Collection
Chief Officer
Name : Catherine Ngarachu
Highest Qualification : Masters in Business Administration,
B.Com(Accounting)
(iii) Economic Planning and External Resources Mobilization
Chief Officer
Name : Romana Mwende Kimende
Highest Qualification : Masters of Business Administration
4) MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
(i) Medical Services
Chief Officer
Name : Dr. Jacks Ngala Nthanga
Highest Qualification : Masters in Public Health, Bachelor of
Medicine and Surgery
(ii) Public Health and Community Outreach
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Lucas Mulinge Mwove
Highest Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Public Health
5) MINISTRY OF WATER, IRRIGATION, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
(i) Water and Irrigation
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Jackson Muthini Wambua
Highest Qualification : Master of Science
(ii) Environment and Natural Resources
Chief Officer
Name : Dr. Stephen Nzioki Mailu
Highest Qualification : PhD in Environmental Chemistry
6) MINISTRY OF TOURISM, YOUTH, SPORTS AND CULTURE
(i) Tourism and Culture
Chief Officer
Name : Dr. Mary Wambua Mutisya
Highest Qualification : PhD in Tourism Management
(ii) Youth and Sports
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Carlos Henry Kioko
Highest Qualification : Bachelor of Science in Public Relations
7) MINISTRY OF ENERGY, LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(i) Energy and Electrification
Chief Officer
Name :Eng. Newton Musyoka Muinde
Highest Qualification : Masters in Strategic Management, BSc in Electrical Engineering
(ii) Lands and Physical Planning
Chief Officer
Name : Ms. Jane Mwikali Muthoka (Re-appointment)
Highest Qualification : Bachelor of Laws (Advocate)
(iii) Housing & Urban Development
Chief Officer
Name : Thomas Mutinda Kavivya
Highest Qualification : BSc in Geomatic Engineering
8) MINISTRY OF ROADS, TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS
(i) Roads and Transport
Chief Officer
Name : Eng. Michael Muturi Maina
Highest Qualification :Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
(ii) Public Works
Chief Officer - To be announced
9) MINISTRY OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATION AND DECENTRALIZED UNITS
(i) County Administration and Decentralized Units
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Robert Kioko Maitha
Highest Qualification : MBA (ongoing), BA Literature and
Linguistics
(ii) Forensics and Inspectorate Services
Chief Officer
Name : Dr. James Mutuku Mutunga
Highest Qualification : PhD in Forensic Entomology
10) MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRIALIZATION AND INNOVATION
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Justus Kasivu Musau
Highest Qualification : Degree in Business Administration
11) MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND ICT
(i) Public Service Management
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Joseph Edson Ochwada
Highest Qualification : Masters in Public Administration
(ii) Information, Communication and Technology
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Emmanuel Kata Kimeu
Highest Qualification : Masters in Computer Applications
12) MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
(i) Agriculture & Food Security
Chief Officer
Name : Mrs. Damaris Nthenya Mativo
Highest Qualification : Masters in Sociology (ongoing), Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
(ii) Co-operative Development and Marketing
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. Stephen Nguli Kilonzo
Highest Qualification : Master of Arts, BSc (Horticulture)
13) MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND SOCIAL WELFARE
(i) Education & Skills Training
Chief Officer
Name : Mr. John Muthama Kilonzo (Re-appointment)
Highest Qualification : Master in Education Administration
(ii) Social Welfare and Civic Empowerment
Chief Officer
Name : Mrs. Zuhura Rajab Khamisi
Highest Qualification : Bachelor of Education
I have also appointed the following as Advisors:-
1. Mr. Katua Nzile – Media and Communication
2. Dr. Ann. Mumbua Kalei – Education and Change Management
3. Dr. Ancent Kituku Nzyoka – Health Services
I wish all the nominees and the appointees success in their new assignments.
Thank you.
Dr. Alfred N. Mutua, EBS
GOVERNOR.
31st July, 2018"
