Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has suspended the county's Chief Officer for Economic Planning and Investment, Samuel Limisi Imbwaka, with immediate effect.

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In a statement on Thursday, June 11, Barasa said the suspension was carried out in line with the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, as well as national and county public service human resource regulations.

According to the governor, the suspension is intended to allow due process to take place under the relevant legal and human resource frameworks governing public service.

However, despite the sudden suspension, the county chief did not immediately disclose the specific allegations or circumstances that led to Imbwaka's suspension.

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"Pursuant to Section 25 of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, Section J.18 of the Public Service Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual, 2016, I have suspended Samuel Limisi Imbwaka from the position of Chief Officer, Department of Economic Planning and Investment," said Barasa.

"The suspension takes effect immediately and is intended to facilitate due process in accordance with the relevant legal and human resource frameworks governing public service," he added.

To ensure continuity of operations within the department, the Governor appointed Diminah Chikamai, the Chief Officer for Financial Management, to act in the position on an interim basis.

He noted that Diminah's appointment takes effect immediately and is expected to ensure uninterrupted service delivery in the Department of Economic Planning and Investment.

The county administration said the transition is aimed at maintaining normal operations as the matter involving the suspended official is addressed.

Governor Barasa stated that his administration remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, professionalism and accountability.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke