GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 16098

in accordance with Section 18 of the Act. Composition of the Committee Section 5 (1) establishes the Assumption of the Office of the Governor Committee whereas Section 5(2) sets out an ad hoc committee and its membership. Pursuant to the provision of section 5(2) intimated above, a Committee comprising of the following members was formed; Muigai Wainaina – County Secretary — Chairperson Amos Gikaro Mariba – County Commissioner Hon. Justice Charles Kariuki – Presiding Judge Nyandarua High Court John Maina Kibaara – County Intelligence Co-ordinator Paul Karobia – Deputy County Police Commander Fredrick Mwangi Kanini – Representative of the Ministry of Devolution Patricia Njeri Wanjiru – Legal Advisor Juvenalis G. Thiongo – Chief Officer Finance Nelson Kimilu – Chief Officer Education, Culture and the Arts Isaac Waithaka – Chief Officer Youth, Sports, Gender and Social Services Simon Njogu Mwaura – Clerk to the County Assembly Peter Waweru Thiari – Governor elect nominee Mary Wanjiku Kamande – Governor elect nominee Mary Ndorongo — Chief Officer Public Administration and ICT (Secretary) Pursuant to sction 5 (10) the term of office of the Committee shall lapse upon the submission of its report to the County Assembly in accordance with Section 18(2) of the Act. Functions of the Committee Section 6 of the Act sets out the functions of the Committee the major ones being to; Facilitate the handing over process by the outgoing Governor to the Governor Elect, Co-ordinate the briefings of the Governor Elect by the relevant county public officers including submission of information as listed out under Section 6(1)(d) (i-vii); and Organize the swearing in ceremony. Activities of the Committee The Chairperson of the Committee was required to call for the first meeting thirty days (9th July, 2022) before the date of the general elections (9th August 2022) as per Section 5(6) of the Act. Subsequently, the Committee had its first sitting on 7th July 2022. In its first sitting and in compliance with Section 20(4) of the Act, every member of the Committee signed a confidentiality agreement. The Committee also established its work schedule (work plan) including the establishment of the Sub-Committees and co-option of members in accordance with Section 7(1) and (2) of the Act. The Committee established various Sub-Committees which included; Legal, Finance, Budget & Planning, Coordination, Communication & Logistics, Security and Public Service. The Committee had Fourteen (14) sittings whose deliberations and resolutions are contained in its minutes. Legal Sub-Committee As per the Terms of Reference developed by the Committee , the legal sub-committee in liaison with the judiciary advised and handled legal enquiries ,prepared confidentiality agreements ,gazetted the swearing in ceremony (Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXIV – No. 166 Gazette notice number 9882 of Friday 19th August, 2022), assembled and kept safe custody instruments of power, prepared and provided the oaths of office and certificate of inauguration, prepared an up to date report of all legal cases, fees and liabilities; and gazetted the Committee report upon instructions by the Committee. The Office of the County Attorney also liaised with regional Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for their role in the administration of the leadership and integrity code of conduct. Finance, Budget and Planning The sub- committee facilitated provision of budgeted funds for utilization by the Committee in its activities. Further, the sub- committee coordinated provision and preparation of reports in accordance with Section 6(d) of the Act as per templates in the Second Schedule of the Act. The report contained information detailing; an up to date assets register, an up to date register of liabilities, a complete list of all bank accounts and reconciled balances, a comprehensive report on county entities or corporations and agencies containing information outlined in Section 6(1)(d) (i) to (iv) of the Act; county source of funding and all ongoing projects including donor funded projects. Co-ordination, Communication and Logistics The Committee coordinated logistical arrangements relating to the event. It facilitated communication between the outgoing Governor and the Governor-elect; Prepared the programme and organised for the swearing-in ceremony; i.e logistics on venue, transport, driveways and parking areas, band and guard of honour, entertainment, tents and seats, public address system, luncheon and other necessary facilities for the organization of the swearing-in; and sent out invitations (both in print and electronic media), and coordinated the live coverage of the swearing -in ceremony. Public Service This committee majorly co-ordinated the briefings of the Governor-elect by the relevant county public officers including submission of information as stated under Section 6 (d) (i-viii) of the 9316 9316 Act, prepared a report of staff establishment per department; and Put in place the necessary facilities and deployed the necessary personnel for the Governor-elect upon assumption of office. Security Sub-Committee The sub-committee ensured provision of adequate security to the Governor and Deputy Governor Elect after declaration of results by IEBC, during and after the swearing in ceremony. The committee mobilized for security to cater for ; traffic /crowd control, general security coverage ,parade by NYS and enforcement officers. Swearing in Ceremony The swearing in ceremony took place on 25th August 2022 at the Arboretum Grounds located within Ol’Kalou Town. The administration of oaths was presided over by Honourable Lady Justice Cecilia Githua, assisted by Honourable Chief Magistrate Patricia Gichohi. H. E the Governor, (Dr.) Moses N. Badilisha signed the inauguration certificate and the commitment to the leadership and integrity code within the stipulated time as per the Act. The Deputy Governor H.E Hon John Mathara Mwangi also took the oath and signed the integrity code. Thereafter, the instruments of power were presented to the Governor by the Chairperson of the Assumption of the Office of the Governor Committee. The event was attended by over 5000 persons and the event was graced by members of National Assembly, senators, members of diplomatic corps, members of County Assembly, Senior National and County Government officials, members of the judiciary, international dignitaries, business leaders, religious leaders, council of elders, County Government staff, residents of Nyandarua and the general public. Financial Statements of the Committee The Committee utilized a total of Kshs. 8,172,492/= to facilitate all activities for the Assumption of the Office of Governor. Dated the 29th November, 2022. MUIGAI WAINAINA, Chairperson, MR/4281291 Assumption of The Office of the Governor Committtee.