By Hilda Atika
Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has issued a stern warning to county employees against engaging in political activities during working hours.
Speaking during a Christmas food distribution event for the needy, Governor Barasa expressed disappointment that some community area administrators, employed to address grassroots public issues, are instead attending political meetings.
“It pains me greatly to know that these administrators, instead of working to resolve public concerns, are busy participating in political meetings,” he said.
The governor cautioned employees who are engaging in early political campaigns or undermining the county’s leadership. He emphasized that all county employees are bound by a signed code of ethics and must adhere to it.
“I want to issue this early warning: if you are a county employee, you must abide by the ethics outlined in your code of conduct,” he warned.
Governor Barasa specifically pointed out community area administrators, ward administrators, field officers, and other employees involved in political activities or campaigns that support individuals without meaningful agendas.
He further criticized the employees’ demand for salaries every 30 days despite neglecting their responsibilities. The governor promised to take decisive action against those violating the county’s code of ethics.
Additionally, Governor Barasa reiterated his administration’s commitment to implementing policies aligned with his six pillars of economic development. He announced plans for an evaluation mechanism to ensure accountability, with MCAs set to approve the report in a special meeting early next year.
“Let us focus on implementing our own source revenue strategies. That is the only way we will survive in the next financial year,” he concluded.
