Waikenda is expected to take over from Godfrey Akumali, who has been in charge of the office in an acting capacity since August 2024. Akumali was appointed to the role by Sakaja after the position remained without a substantive office holder.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSakaja explained that the recruitment process had to start afresh after the Assembly rejected the first nominee, forcing the county government to form a new selection panel and conduct another competitive hiring process before identifying a new candidate.
By Bradley BosireThe County Secretary and Head of Public Service sits at the centre of county operations. The office holder doubles up as the secretary to the county executive committee, oversees implementation of county policies, manages public resources, coordinates government activities, and provides direction to public officers across the county structure.
By Maureen Kinyanjui