TWO-DAY INDUCTION TRAINING FOR NEW STAFF COMES TO AN END.

The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Public Service and Administration, Dr. Bonface Okoth, officially closed the two-day induction training for the newly recruited staff, marking the culmination of an intensive orientation programme aimed at strengthening service delivery within Kakamega County.

Speaking during the closing ceremony, Dr. Okoth congratulated the officers on their appointment and challenged them to internalize the key areas covered during the induction for the good of their professional growth and public service delivery. He urged them to serve diligently and uphold the values and principles of public service.

The CECM further called upon the officers to be true ambassadors of H.E. FCPA Dr. Fernandes Barasa, emphasizing the importance of supporting and advancing the Governor’s Six-Point Agenda in their respective roles. He officially welcomed the team to the county family and wished them success as they embark on their journey of serving the people of Kakamega.

During the training, the CECM for Agriculture, Mophat Mandela, facilitated a session on public service strategic communication. He underscored the importance of coordinated and purposeful messaging in achieving government policy objectives, building public trust, and safeguarding the reputation of the Kakamega County Government. Mr. Mandela emphasized that officers must always consult appropriately before communicating on behalf of the government and understand the established communication protocols and institutional culture.

County Public Service Board Chairperson, Mr. James Sakwa, took the team through a comprehensive session on employee wellness. He encouraged the staff to remain prepared while on duty — mentally, physically, psychologically, and financially. Mr. Sakwa highlighted the importance of embracing all components of employee wellness, including routine health screenings, a flexible working environment, team building, and proper nutrition, noting that a healthy workforce is key to effective service delivery.

Also present was Mr. Musa Chibole, whose address focused on government protocol and etiquette. Mr. Chibole reminded the officers that working in the public sector carries the image and expectations of many citizens, and therefore demands discipline and decorum. He explained that protocol establishes the code of conduct governing official state functions and interactions. He further encouraged the officers to uphold social order, facilitate diplomacy and professional relations, promote professionalism, and enhance effective communication.

On matters of order of precedence, Mr. Chibole stressed its significance within government operations, noting that hierarchy should be respected from the senior-most officer — H.E. the Governor — to the junior-most support staff. Respecting established protocol, he said, fosters harmony, clarity of roles, and efficient administration.

The induction

programme equipped the employees with foundational knowledge and practical insights necessary for effective public service, setting the stage for a committed, professional, and service-oriented workforce in Kakamega County.