MCAs have approved the appointment of several nominees to various crucial positions in the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Medical Services.

Among those whose appointment was approved  is Mr. Titus Zebedee Maina Gatua who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Kirinyaga County Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre Board of Management.

Mr. Gatua’s suitability for the role was vetted by the committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services that is chaired by Hon. James Njiru Wambu and a report tabled on the floor of the house. Hon. Wambu in his remarks to the debate on the motion expressed confidence in Mr. Gatua’s ability citing his extensive experience, leadership skills and community involvement as qualities that stood out for Mr. Gatua.

The busy afternoon session also saw the approval of Mr. Geoffrey Muthii Wachira, Mr. Titus Macharia Wambui and Ms. Carol Karimi Njagi as members of the Health Facility Improvement Fund Board.   The chairperson of the Medical services, Public Health and Sanitation Committee Hon. Isaiah Mbogo of Kabare ward acknowledged the nominees work experience, strong understanding of the roles of board they have been appointed to, as well as their academic qualifications as key attributes that made them suitable candidates for appointment.

The house however rejected the appointment of Mr. Edwin Muriithi Wanja and Ms. Mary Muthoni Wakamori as members of the Kirinyaga County Health Facility Improvement Fund Board as the two did not meet the criteria for appointment as set out in the Kirinyaga County Improvement Fund Act, 2023