Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has broken his silence Deputy’s, Governor John Barorot announced his resignation as the Deputy Governor effective immediately.
According to the Governor, he is thankful for the leadership that John Barorot has provided in the county under him and his next steps is picking the next deputy Governor to replace Barorot.
Hinting who and where he will pick the next Deputy Governor from, Bii claimed that he might pick someone from within the county team to replace his Barorot who leaves to join the private sector.
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“I will nominate my deputy after Barorot from among you who are here today, so take care, I might hit on you,” said the Governor hinting that he might pick someone from within his political circles in the county.
Speaking during the announcement of the resignation of his deputy, Governor Chelilim expressed appreciation for Barorot, describing their time working together as historic.
“Before we shake hands to show that we have no problem, let me take this opportunity to thank my immediate former deputy governor because what we have done is historical. We will go into history as the first leaders to host the biennial governors conference.”
Barorot on the other hand appreciated the Governor for his trust in him and that he has learnt alot in the public sector and it’s time to go back to the private sector, where he has served for many years before he became governor.
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“I am taking that other call to really look and get back to the industry that I have enjoyed for very many years. I have enjoyed being in public service; it was actually an amazing journey.”