Governor Anyang Nyong'o reshuffles cabinet

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o (pictured) has dropped three Executive members, who served in his first term and nominated seven others to be part of his dream team.

Dr Greg Ganda (Health), George Okong'o (Finance), Salmon Orimba (Infrastructure and energy), John Awiti (Education)and Farida Salim (Tourism) received a nod from Nyong'o to serve another term in his administration.

Former majority leader Kenneth Onyango, who lost his bid to defend his MCA seat was nominated to head the Agriculture docket.

Nyong'o also nominated Kennedy Hongo to head the Lands department.

Previously, Hongo was the county Ombudsman and Maseno town manager.

The county boss also created a new department of Public Service, county administration and participatory development at the office of the Governor.

Sources said the Governor has reserved some of the vacant positions for women.

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