The Meru County Assembly members have approved all nine County executive nominees to serve in Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia’s administration.
The MCAs concurred with the select committee on appointments chaired by assembly speaker Ayub Bundi.
The committee, vetting which vetted the nominees last week, concluded that the nine nominees exhibited impressive knowledge of topical, administrative and technical issues touching on their respective dockets.
They also showed requisite abilities, qualifications and experience.
Majority leader Patrick Mutuma said Meru is heading in the right direction following the approval of the nominees.
“I thank the governor for the nominees, they are the right people to deliver. I thank the house for the positive contribution,” Mutuma who tabled the motion said.
Majority whip and Athwana MCA Jim Muchui urged the new cabinet to move with speed in setting the pace developing the county.
“We demand accountability when the executive members are called upon by the assembly. We expect a lot of cooperation. We call the governor to swear them in as soon as possible for development delivery to Meru people. If one fails, we won’t hesitate to impeach them,” Muchui said.
Nkuene MCA Martin Makasi told the nominees to act like former CECMs who were ignorant and incompetent.
“We have no problem with them unless they fail to deliver. Stop feeling the warmth of the office seat but pay a visit to the villages to know their needs. There is work ahead. Mwananchi has no time for more fights. I will soon bring a supplementary budget,” Makasi said.
Igoji West MCA Mutembei Mbiuki said he was extremely happy for the new CECMs.
“They are competent, academicians and very experienced people. Let them focus on working for and working with residents of Meru. We have wasted a lot of time fighting, we expect a lot of cooperation between the executive and assembly for the growth of this County,” Mbiuki said.
Kiirua/Naari MCA Jenifer Murogocho and her Thangatha counterpart Elijah Kimathi who were staunch supporters of former Governor Kawira Mwangaza told the house they were pleased to support approval of the nominees.
“We can never expect all people to move in one direction, there has to be checks and balances. We are here to protect our people from exploitation. We are to listen to the electorates who brought us to this house. We need cooperation and togetherness to move ahead and prosper. I support the motion,” Murogocho said as she contributed to the motion.
The successful nominees awaiting swearing in are; Monica Kathono for the Finance Docket, Jenaro Gatangugi, Agriculture docket and Lawyer Marius Maranya, Legal Affairs, Public Service management and Administration.
Dr David Bariu will serve as Roads and Transport CECM and Dr Dennis Mugambi in the Health Services docket.
Former Municipality MCA Elias Murega Julius will take the office of Sports executive, Rev Dr Carol Kaberia; Trade, Tourism and Cooperatives, Advocate Baptista Kanyaru Muriki will be in charge of water environment and natural resources and Dr Esther Rukunga will take over Education, Science and Arts docket.
