Official Swearing in of Embu County Public Service Board

Group photo of the newly appointed Embu County Public Service Board with the County Secretary (left) and CECM Public Service, Administration and Devolution Mr David Kariuki (right)

Official Swearing in of Embu County Public Service Board

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mbu County government has sworn in a new Public Service Board, following successful vetting by the County assembly. The Board will be chaired by Mr. Alfred Kamau Mugai, with Ms Jane Marigu Wachira as the CEO cum Secretary. This was after the expiry of the former Board officials’ six year term. The ceremony, hosted by the County Secretary Mr. Johnson N. Nyaga, took place at the Governor’s boardroom on 31 July 2019.  

Board Chairman takes oath

The oath of office was administered by Mr. David N Njoroge, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and witnessed by the County Executive Committee member in charge of Public Service, Administration and Devolution Mr. David Kariuki. The officers were appointed by the Governor through a competitive process then vetted and approved by the county Assembly of Embu.

 

CEO Jane Wachira takes oath of office

The Board was sworn in to office according to Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Public Service Code of Conduct. Swearing that Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act Cap 187 Laws of Kenya had been explained to them, the public officers committed to serve with diligence, faithfulness and justice to all. They vowed to discharge their duties with confidentiality, decorum and professionalism.

Three additional members; Ms. Poline Rwamba, Mr. Peter Kathiga Njeru and Ms. Rose Evelyne Njoki Njagi were also sworn into office to join Mr. Peterson Muthathai and Mr. Jesse Njeru Kithaka who were also present. Ms Poline Rwamba was unanimously appointed the Vice chair. Addressing the Board, the County Secretary quoted the Holy Bible in the book of Luke 12:41-48, urging the officers to consider themselves stewards in service to the people on behalf of their master. In his closing remarks, CECM Kariuki echoed the County Secretary’s words and reminded all to observe Chapter 6 of the Constitution, on the Ethics and Integrity Act, emphasizing on observance of corporate responsibility and governance.

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PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP working Well in EMBU county (PHOTOS & STORY)

Embu Governor, H.E Martin Wambora is received by little angels at Nawiri Sacco - Kiritiri branch. Looking on is the Organizations CEO with some of the staff and Board members. PHPTO: James Metumi

Residents of Mbeere South Constituency were on Friday 19 July 2019 presented with a magnificent show of Public - Private Partnership when Embu County Governor, H.E Martin Wambora graced the official launch of Nawiri SACCO, Kiritiri branch.

Governor Wambora's Protocol and PR staff ahead of entertainers leading him to the podium for the main address. PHOTO: James Metumi

The event marked a special day not only for the fast growing organization but also for all stakeholders in the cooperative movement. Present were the Directors of the 110,000 member savings and credit organization, founded in 1968. Represented too were stakeholders from all coffee cooperative societies in Embu County, Churches, the business community, Secondary School Principals, friends and customer groups of Nawiri Sacco.

Wambora addresses stakeholders at the event

Addressing the well attended event, Governor Wambora pledged that his government is preparing a Cooperative Policy for Public Participation for presentation to the County Assembly of Embu for the purpose of safeguarding SACCOs and all other members of the Cooperative Movement in serving the people towards the achievement of the President's Big4 Agenda.

Embu County CECM for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development, Ms Annie Nyaga addresses stakeholders at the launch of Nawiri Sacco, Kiritiri Branch. PHOTO: James Metumi