𝐋𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐕𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐚

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has announced sweeping changes in his County Executive Committee (CEC) and Chief Officers following a court ruling that temporarily halted the dismissal of his entire cabinet.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Lusaka said the decision to initially dissolve the cabinet on April 9, 2026, was made “in good faith and in the broader public interest” to enhance efficiency and safeguard the integrity of county institutions.

However, the affected officials moved to court, and in a ruling delivered on April 17, the Bungoma Employment and Labour Relations Court granted them relief, effectively suspending the governor’s decision. Lusaka affirmed his commitment to the rule of law, stating that his administration would fully comply with the court orders as the matter awaits final determination.

“To ensure that services to the people of Bungoma are not disrupted, I have effected interim changes within the executive,” Lusaka said.

Under the reshuffle, Bonventure Chengek has been moved from Roads and Public Works to the Finance docket, while Ms Caroline Makali shifts from Finance to Roads. Dr. David Wamamili will retain Public Administration and additionally act as CECM for Gender, Sports, and Culture.

Several officials have retained their positions, including Dr. Andrew Wamalwa (Water), Dr. Monica Fedha (Lands), Eng. Agnes Wachie (Education), Eng. Kibunguchi (Agriculture), and CPA Chrispinus Barasa (Health).

Deputy Governor Pst. Jeniffer Mbatiany has been appointed Acting CECM for Trade and Industrialization, in line with provisions of the County Governments Act.

Meanwhile, Architect Douglas Sasita and Mr. Benedict Emacar have been sent on leave until further notice.

The governor also announced a raft of reassignments among Chief Officers. Dinah Makokha moves to Roads, Edward Makhandia to Livestock, and Dr. Magrina Mayama to Agriculture. Reuben Wambwa takes over Water, while David Maling’a shifts to Health and Sanitation.

CPA Rashid Fwamba will, in addition to his current role in municipalities, serve as Acting Chief Officer for Economic Planning.

Several Chief Officers, including those in Education, Public Administration, Lands, Sports, Gender, Cooperatives, Environment, and Finance, will remain in their current positions.

Lusaka emphasized that his administration will continue engaging the County Assembly and other stakeholders to ensure smooth governance.

“The County Government reiterates its unwavering respect for the rule of law and remains committed to ensuring that service delivery to the public is not disrupted,” he said.

He further directed the County Secretary to implement additional administrative alignments in the Roads and Finance departments within a week.

The developments come at a time when the county leadership is under pressure to maintain stability and continuity in service delivery amid ongoing legal and administrative challenges.