Kenneth Lusaka has dramatically dismissed all Members of the County Executive Committee (CECMs), the County Attorney, and the County Secretary in a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves across Bungoma County.
In a statement released on Thursday, April 9, the governor said the decision takes immediate effect and is aimed at restructuring the county government for better service delivery.
“Reorganisation for Effective Governance”
Lusaka said the mass dismissal was carried out under his constitutional mandate to ensure efficient governance.
“In the exercise of the constitutional mandate to ensure effective governance and service delivery, the Governor has undertaken a reorganisation of the County Executive,” the statement read.
Citing Section 40(1)(a) of the County Government Act, the governor confirmed that all top county officials in the executive arm had been relieved of their duties.
No Immediate Replacements Named
Despite the sweeping changes, Lusaka did not announce any replacements.
He, however, assured residents that:
- Interim measures will be communicated soon
- New appointments will follow due legal procedures
The county government also emphasized that essential services will continue uninterrupted despite the shake-up.
Impeachment Drama in the Background
The timing of the mass sacking has raised eyebrows, coming just hours after the Bungoma County Assembly confirmed receiving impeachment motions.
According to the assembly’s clerk, the motions are currently undergoing procedural processing before being tabled in the House.
“The motions will be presented to the Speaker and the House Business Committee for approval before being tabled,” the statement noted.
However, it remains unclear who the impeachment motions target—whether the governor himself or other county officials.
Political Undertones Emerge
Lusaka’s decision is widely being interpreted as a strategic move amid rising political tension within the county leadership.
By dissolving the entire cabinet, the governor may be attempting to:
- Reassert control over his administration
- Preempt internal dissent
- Reset his leadership structure
Lusaka’s Political Journey
Lusaka is currently serving his second term as governor.
He first led Bungoma County from 2013 to 2017 before moving to national politics as Speaker of the Senate between 2017 and 2022.
His return to the county government marked a political comeback—but this latest move signals one of the most dramatic moments of his leadership.
What Happens Next?
With the entire county executive sent home, all eyes are now on Lusaka’s next steps:
- Who will be appointed to the new cabinet?
- Will the impeachment motions escalate into a full political crisis?
- How will service delivery be maintained during the transition?
For residents of Bungoma, the coming days could define the county’s political and administrative direction.
Conclusion
The sacking of the entire Bungoma cabinet is a bold and unprecedented move that underscores deep political undercurrents within the county.
Whether it leads to improved governance or further instability remains to be seen—but one thing is certain:
Bungoma’s political landscape has just shifted dramatically.