I’ll go for Narok gubernatorial seat come 2022, declares PS Charles Sunkuli

Devolution PS Charles Sunkuli has declared he will run for Narok gubernatorial seat in the next general election.

Speaking after meeting Ololmasani elders at Olchobose shrine in Transmara East sub county on Saturday, Sunkuli said that he is best suited to succeed Governor Samuel Tunai, whose second and final term comes to an end in 2022, having served in different capacities in the government unlike his competitors.

"Narok County should bank on me because I have the capability to manage the vast resources of the county given the experience I gained while serving in different positions,” said Sunkuli.

In attendance were Ololmasani MCA Richard Keter, his Lolgorian counterpart Michael Seme and former Ilkerin MCA Ezekiel Koskei.

He added that a governor should be a development conscious leader who should work for the people while ensuring their access to better services.

“The true measure of leadership is how we cause people to believe in themselves and inspire them to have a reason and motivation to want to work hard to better their lives,” he said.

The PS also noted that the county has vast resources which if well utilized will improve the lives of the people greatly.

“Given the chance to lead, Narok County will leap forward to be the most developed county in the country. Why should people live in abject poverty when they have wealth at their doorsteps? He asked.

Sunkuli said that he will serve all the people without favourism and negligence.

“Narok is Cosmopolitan County that incorporates all tribes and races and the leadership should be inclusive to ensure free interaction, peace and unity,” he remarked.

He pledged to protect the interests of all tribes residing in the county and his administration will be fair to all.

Prior to his appointment as the Principal Secretary, Sunkuli worked with Ewaso Ng’iro South River Development Authority (ENSDA) where he rose through the ranks to become the Managing Director from 2010-2016.

He has a wealth of experience in Public Service spanning over 18 years.

 Sunkuli is an experienced management strategist with a solid background in Administration, Planning, Management and Leadership.

He holds two Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration (EMBA) from Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI) and Maastricht School of Management (MSM) Netherlands, a Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed. Arts) from Moi University. He has also undertaken various specialized training including Procurement Standards and Socio-Economic Development, Governance and Godly leadership in the United States of America (USA) among many others.

Ololmasani council of elders chairman John Tonui pledged to support Sunkuli’s bid saying he has initiated a lot of projects in the area.

So far apart from Sunkuli, other leaders who have declared interest in the seat include Labour CAS Patrick Ntutu and Narok West legislator Gabriel Tongoyo.

 Others with high prospects of joining the race for the top seat include Narok Woman Representative Soipan Kudate, Narok South MP Korei ole Lemein and Senator Ledama ole Kina.

Devolution PS Charles Sunkuli has declared he will run for Narok Gubernatorial seat in the next general election,  speaking during his meeting with Ololmaasani elders at Olchobose shrine in Transmara East Sub-county on Saturday, Sunkuli said that he is best suited to succeed his Excellency Governor Tunai after his term ends come 2022, having served in different capacities in the Government unlike his competitors. 

" Narok County should Bank on me because I have the capacity to manage the vast resources of the county given the experience I gained when serving in different government positions" Said PS Sunkuli

Devolution PS Charles Sunkuli meeting Olmaasani Council of Elders, Preaching Unity and Peace

PS Charles Sunkuli was today at Ololmasani council of elders centre in Emurua Dikirr constituency. PS was invited by elders to witness inspects some of the projects he initiated for council of elders. PS appreciated the pure role of elders in peace building and the role of the shrine in cultivating and keep cultural practises for communities.

PS lauded elders for designing the centre for critical decisions in the community. He was accompanied by area MCA Richard Keter, Lolgorian MCA Micheal Ole Seme, Former Ilkerin MCA Ezekiel Koskey and Area Chief Nicholus Mutai Several opinion leaders drawn from west and East.

PS also donated a bull for the elders end of the year celebration at the shrine which is scheduled to take place in 26 Dec, 2020.

The elders led by their Chairperson Johana Arap Tonui thanked the PS for keeping and fulfilling his promise of build guest houses at the shrine for elders to have their meetings and holding ceremonies.

PS insisted his broader vision of having the elders centres in each and every community in the county.

GOVERNOR TUNAI LEADS NAROK COUNTY IN THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE BBI SIGNATURE COLLECTION DRIVE

Narok County has today joined the rest of the Counties in kicking off the official BBI signature collection drive. The BBI signature collection exercise is a pre-requisite for the entrenchment into law of the Constitution Amendment Bill as drafted in the BBI report. The BBI ushers in a very vital economic as well as political moment in the history of Kenya.

Some of the notable issues in the BBI include: Equity and Equality; Inclusivity and Cohesiveness; Equal opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion; and matters reform.

Speaking during the event, Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai urged members of the Narok County Assembly to be the first to approve the Bill to ensure smooth delivery of the report to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). 

“For the first time in the history of Kenya, Wards will have an allocation of 5% of revenue, therefore our County Assemblies need to support this Bill," said the Governor. He added that the BBI Bill will ensure the independence of the County Assemblies since their revenue will go directly to them from the Government ex-chequer thereby enabling them to carry out proper and independent oversight without any form of interference.

He added that the devolved units were the biggest beneficiaries of the initiative considering the fact that the County revenue allocation will be increased from 15% to 35%. 

The Bill also envisages the creation of a Youth Commission which will ensure that matters relating to economic empowerment of the Youth are adequately handled.

"Narok County stands a chance of gaining three (3) more Constituencies if the bill is passed into law hence the need for everyone else to support the BBI," added the Governor.

Governor Tunai called for inclusivity and fair representation of all the residents of Narok County.

Present during the launch was the Speaker, Narok County Assembly Nkoidila Ole Lankas and a host of Members of County Assembly led by Majority Leader Benard Torome.

GOVERNOR TUNAI TOURS NAROK EAST WITH DEVELOPMENT GOODIES.

Its a great week for Narok East Constituency as Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai took a development tour of Ongata Naado Primary School in Mosiro ward, Narok East sub-county, and used the occasion to meet the residents of the ward.

The County Government had financed the construction of classrooms in various schools in the ward, including Kotiko Primary School, Ilkiremisho Primary School, Aramat Secondary School, and six classes at Mosiro Boarding School, all of which are now complete and ready for use. 

Governor instructed the CEC for Roads Department to ensure that the Ntulele - Kormoto road, Ntulele - Mosiro road and Ntulele - Ongata Naado road are re-graded with immediate effect. 

The county government under the leadership of Gov. Tunai have highly invested in schools’ infrastructure and education support through the bursary programme. County have hired over 600 Early Childhood Development Education teachers, who are now deployed across the county. 

In addition, Governor Tunai issued cheques to fund the following projects;

1) Oloika ECDE

2) Oloikumkum ECDE

3) Kormto ECDE

4) Ole Koonyo ECDE

5) Ongata Naado Primary School

6) Nturumeti Secondary School

7) Ntulele Dispensary

8) Ongata Naado Dispensary

Governor was accompanied by area MCA Hon. Salankat Nchoe  and  MP Hon. Ken Aramat among other opinion leaders.

BOOST FOR THE OLOLULUNG’A ISOLATION CENTRE AS HON SOIPAN MAKES DONATIONS.

The County Executive Committee Member for Health Morgan Siloma received an assortment of equipment made by the office of Narok's Women Representative Soipan Kudate to help in the equipping of Ololulung’a Isolation Centre.  

The donation included patient waiting benches, lockers, water dispensers, medicine, food trolleys, desktop computers, microwaves, blenders, heaters, face masks among others. 

The CECM thanked the Women Representative for her consistent support towards the Narok County COVID-19 Preparedness & Response and Coordination Committee terming it as a big encouragement to health workers and a demonstration of true leadership in a time when health facilities across the country are strained.

The Health County Executive also lauded Governor Samuel Ole Tunai for a clear vision and leadership that has seen Narok County confidently build the 300-bed Isolation Centre in addition to other measures taken to increase capacity of the Health Department as the country continue to face an increase in corona virus infections.

Also present was the Public Health Chief Officer Geoffrey Sang, Medical Services Chief Officer Sahara Ibrahim among others. 

Governor Tunai meets Education experts, county leaders & security team ahead of schools re-opening

Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai have convened a consultative meeting that brought together the political leadership of Narok County (Members of Parliament and Members of the County Assembly), the Narok County Commissioner, officers for the sub-county level, and County Education Experts to deliberate on, and consolidate efforts towards supporting the preparation of schools in the count, which are scheduled to re-open on January 4th 2021.

The leadership have committed to work hand-in-hand with all stakeholders in the education sector, jointly with the heads of primary schools, secondary schools and tertiary institutions to help them meet and sustain the guidelines for re-opening as provided by the Ministry of Health.

Hon Samuel ole tunai's administration will work closely with relevant officers from the National Government’s Ministries of Health and Education, to help schools overcome or manage the possible spread of covid-19 once schools re-open.

Take it or leave it, Pain of Sweet, DP Ruto asked Legitimate question on his address.

Ruto the proposal for a judiciary ombudsman appointed by the executive is a claw back on the constitution. We don't want to go back to the era when judges were called at night.

On the IEBC, the DP questions the fairness on the proposals on the appointment of a referee by a section of the players.

On the police force Ruto questions the proposal for the chairing of the police council by a  CS. We must be careful that the laws we make serves you now and when you are not in a position of advantage.

Ruto says the proposal on the Senate not to oversee the division of revenue will be a downgrade of the Senate.

On women, if we move them to a downgraded senate we're making them nominal.

Ruto: the real elephant is what was identified as a Winner Takes it all,  Prof Oloo, explain to me, with the proposed structure of government how have you sorted the issue?

Ruto: I want to be persuaded. Forgive me if I'm slow but I want to be persuaded.

A mix of heckling and cheering in the hall.

Now complete heckling.  Ruto tries to calm down the audience.

Ruto now welcomes President Kenyatta.