Friday, July 10, 2020

GUSII LEADERS & RESIDENTS THANK CS MATIANGI FOR AN HISTORIC APPOINTMENT. This follows after the government named [Florence Kerubo Omundi] as the new deputy commissioner of prisons in an acting capacity. Ms Omundi will now deputise Wycliffe Ogaro who is the prisons boss as she becomes the first woman in Kenya to hold that seat. Speaking to Egesa Fm on call,MP Hon Ben Momanyi from Nyamira county said CS Matiangi has stood out to champion for Omogusii's uprising; ''I want to thank CS Matiangi for doing such a huge task in lobbying for the appointment of our own. When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. We so grateful to CS Matiangi & I urge our people to rally behind him as our community's spokesperson'' The new prisons deputy commissioner replaces Benjamin Njoga who retired on July 1. Until her appointment, Ms Omundi was serving as the director of sports and gender in the prisons department. Youths who are the most set beneficiaries to this appointment stormed social media with praises to CS Matiangi. Government of National Unity Youth leader,Hon. Brian Mamboleo said; "As we express our gratitude to our wonderful loving CS Matiangi, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. I urge the appointed to give back to the society through employment of youths as the highest gratitude to CS Matiangi & The president for the appointment" he said. Ms Omundi holds a Master’s degree in Economics, Social Development Planning and Management Social Development from Swansea University. A circular released by the Ministry of Interior, said her appointment is effective from July 1. Some of her duties include: To guide the enforcement and interpretation of Prisons Act and all laws relating to the prisons service, ensure compliance with government policies and advise the commissioner general of prisons on operational matters. Other duties are, guide the formulation and implementation of department policies, rules, regulations and standing orders. On his part,the vocal Richard Momoima Onyonka,MP Kitutu chache North has also sent a message to CS Matiangi on the landmark appointment; "Matiangi aye nesimba ya Gusii (Matiangi your the lion of Gusii land). This is the first appointment of a kind to omogusii as a community & we hope more appointments will follow to enable us empower our people like other communities" Other leaders who has sent their message include Governor Ongwae & Hon. Jerusha Momanyi,Women Rep Nyamira county. Congratulations on your appointment Ms. Omundi! Asante Matiangi!!

6 comments:

  1. Well done esimba. Now work for the people ms Florence

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  2. Chief Minister Dr Matiang'i always lobbies for our people in key positions in the government and other departments,may God protect him always as our Kingpin. Congratulations Florence Kerubo

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  3. Thanks lovely Cs Dr Matiang'i. May the living Lord continue blessing you as you work for your people moreso we the omogusii at large although in an a tough situation. Together we stand and support as a youth from GachubĂ  _ kitutu masaba . Congrats congrats bwana CS

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  4. Congratulations and we need to see more progress in development and respect of humanity in prison

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  5. Congratulations Ms Omundi for the appointment, @Supercsmatiang'i you did a wonderful job.

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