Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has reshuffled her Chief officers. This is according to a letter dated 23rd October from Dr. Muya Ndambuki the County Secretary.
Preliminary analysis suggest that at least two chief officers—Ziporrah Mutunga and Cooperative Chief Officer Antony Mutunga—have been removed from office.
Key appointments resulting from this reshuffle include:
1. Department of Water, Irrigation, Environment, and Climate Change
Ag. CECM: Dr. Consolata Mutisya
Ag. CO for Climate Change: Benedict Ngumbau
2. Water and Environment
CO for Water: Benedict Ngumbau
CO for Environment: Captain Andrew Muema
CO for Sewerage and Sanitation: Simeon Kitheka
3. Department of Health
CO for Medical Services: Justus Kasivu
CO for Public Health: Simba Mwako
CO for Health Infrastructure: Rashid Kalla
4. Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Co-operatives
CECM: Catherine Mutanu
CO for Agriculture and Food Security: Albert Mulwa
Ag. CO for Livestock and Fisheries: Albert Mulwa (acting)
5. Department of Urban Development
CO for Lands and Physical Planning: Mike Jace
CECM for Urban Development: Rita Ndunda
Ag. CO for Public Works: Eng. Gregory Mutuku
CO for Roads and Transport: Col. (Rtd) Gedion Mbithi
6. Department of Education
CECM: Dr. Consolata Mutisya
CO for Education: Bernice Kioko
CO for Vocational Training: Dr. Juliana Wambua
7. Department of Lands, Physical Planning, and Urban Development
CECM: Nathanael Nganga
CO for Lands and Physical Planning: Papa Koin
CO for Urban Development: Maureen Maingi
8. Department of Energy
CO for Energy: Simon Kirima
9. Department of Devolution
CECM: Bishop Joel Nzomo
CO for County Administration and Devolved Units:
Mercy Mutua (also acting as CO for Citizen Engagement)
CO for Public Service: Lawrence Maingi
CO for Inspectorate and Emergency Services: Insp. Francis Munyambu
10. Department of Trade
CECM: John Kilonzo
CO for Industrialization: Collins Adipo
CO for Tourism: Stephen Mulei
CO for SME: Winnie Musyoki
CO for Trade: Benson Metho
11. Department of Finance
CECM: Onesmus Muia
CO for Economic Planning: Tobias Mutuku
CO for Finance: Julius Kasanga
Ag. CO for Revenue: William Otieno
Public Communication and ICT
CO for Public Communication: Joyce Gituro
CO for ICT: Ian Machogu
12. Department of Youth, Sports, Gender, and Social Welfare
CECM: Sharon Mutua
