GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9895

in accordance with sections 6 (d) of the Act, which was submitted on 22nd August, 2022 as per the template in the Second Schedule of the Act. The report contained information detailing; up-to-date assets register, an up-to- date register of liabilities, a complete list of all bank accounts and reconciled balances, a report of staff establishment per department, a comprehensive report on County entities or corporations and agencies, a report of all ongoing projects including donor funded projects, an up- to-date report on all pending legal cases and County sources of funding. The sub-committee also coordinated preparation of the report on the affairs of the Committee in accordance with section 18 of the Act and facilitated provision of budgeted funds for utilization by the committee in its activities. The sub-committee had fifteen (15) sittings. Swearing-in Ceremony The swearing-in ceremony took place on 25th August, 2022 at Eldoret Sports Club being the first Thursday after the tenth day following the declaration of the final results of the election of County Governor by the IEBC. The oath of office was administered by Hon. (Prof.) Mr. Justice Joel M. Ngugi and witnessed by Hon. Denis Mikoyan, Chief Magistrate, Eldoret Commercial Court. In addition, the incoming Governor H.E. Hon. Jonathan Bii Chelilim signed the inauguration certificate and the commitment to the leadership and integrity code within stipulated time by the Act. The Deputy Governor H.E. Hon. Eng. John Barorot, M.B.S. took the oath of office and signed commitment to the leadership and integrity code. Thereafter, the outgoing Governor H.E. Hon. Jackson K. arap Mandago, E.G.H. handed over the instruments of power to the Governor to signify transfer of authority. The ceremony was attended by an estimate of eight thousand (8,000) members of the public. Amongst them were Members of Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Members of the County Assembly, Senior National and County Government officials, Members of the Judiciary, Renowned sports men and women, Business leaders, Religious leaders and Council of Elders. Committee Financial Statements Section 18 (3) (a) of the Act requires the Committee to include in this report the financial statements. The summary of the operational budget for the Committee was as follows: Description Total Expenditure (KSh.) Finance and Reporting Sub-Committee Expenses 1,557,195.00 Technical Sub-Committee Expenses 1,130,500.00 Logistics Sub-Committee Expenses 14,647,650.00 Security Sub-Committee Expenses 2,018,075.00 Assumption of the office of Governor Committee Allowances 4,252,200.00 Total (KSh.) 23,605,620.00 6.0 Conclusion The Assumption of the Office of Governor Act, 2019 enabled the committee to timely, diligently and successfully conduct its assignments as reflected by the positive feedback received from members of the public and stakeholders. The County Government, County Assembly, Judiciary, National Government and the Governor-elect nominees co-operated and co- ordinated a successful inauguration of the Governor and connected purposes. Dated the 20th September, 2022. EDWIN BETT, Chairperson, Assumption of the Office of Governor Committee.