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Governor Barasa sacks five CECs in cabinet reshuffle

By Benard Lusigi | 1yr ago

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has sacked five County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) and 10 Chief Officers as he reshuffled his cabinet to improve service delivery.

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