Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has finally given in to mounting pressure from lobby groups to appoint the remaining four county executives and chief officers.
The move came after some MCAs threatened him with impeachment if he did not make the appointments.
In a bid to quell any further concerns, Mwadime has nominated Eric Kyongo to head the Agriculture docket, Panuel Mwaeke to lead Devolution, Christine Mwakera as the new head of Trade, and former Mwatate municipal chairman Martin Tairo to head the Public Works ministry.
Tairo, an architect, interior designer, and project management consultant with over 10 years of experience, expressed his gratitude for the nomination.
“I’m honoured and privileged to be nominated by H. E. Governor Mwadime to serve in his cabinet as CEC Public Works and Infrastructure. Looking forward, with the approval of the County Assembly, to be of service to the people of Taita Taveta County through this critical department,” he said.
I'm honoured and privileged to be nominated by H. E. @GovernorMwadime to serve in his cabinet as CEC Public Works & Infrastructure.
Looking forward, with the approval of the County Assembly, to be of service to the people of Taita Taveta County through this critical department. https://t.co/0waHlEn4Jp
— Martin Tairo Maseghe (@mmtairo) February 17, 2023
Mwadime’s decision comes as a relief to many residents who were growing concerned about the delay in the appointment of the remaining county executives and chief officers. Lobby groups have been putting pressure on the governor to make the appointments, with some even threatening legal action if he failed to act.
The new appointments have been welcomed by many, with residents hopeful that the new executives will bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to their respective dockets.
The agriculture docket, in particular, is seen as critical to the county’s economy, and many residents are looking forward to seeing what new ideas Kyongo will bring to the table.
Martin Tairo boasts a wealth of experience in architecture and project management.
His appointment is seen as a strategic move by the governor to bring on board someone with the expertise to oversee the county’s infrastructure projects.
With the approval of the County Assembly, the new executives will be expected to hit the ground running and deliver on their respective dockets.
Residents will be looking to them to bring about positive change and improve the lives of those living in Taita Taveta County.
