Governor Julius Malombe on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of three newly appointed senior county officials, marking the conclusion of a recruitment process that began in December 2024 and was conducted through open vetting and approval by the County Assembly.
The three officers who took their oaths of office are Agnes Mulewa as County Secretary, Timothy Mwange Kyalo as County Attorney, and Christopher Ombunya as Secretary to the County Public Service Board. The oaths were administered by Kitui Principal Magistrate, Hon. Sindani, in a ceremony attended by senior county officials and members of the public.
Speaking during the event, Governor Malombe said the appointments were made in strict adherence to the County Governments Act, emphasizing the need for integrity, accountability and professionalism in public service. He urged the newly sworn-in officers to uphold the law and remain committed to serving the people of Kitui with dedication.
In the same ceremony, the Governor announced the renewal of contracts for 19 Chief Officers whose terms expired in February 2026. He said the renewals were informed by positive performance appraisals conducted over the past three years and were effected in line with the Kitui County Human Resources and Procedures Manual. The renewed contracts will run for two years or until successors are competitively recruited following the 2027 General Election.
“I am calling upon all the newly appointed officers and the Chief Officers whose contracts have been renewed to perform their duties diligently in order to deliver key services and transformative development to our people,” the Governor said.
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