The Council of Governors (CoG) has congratulated former university professor Hillary Barchok as he takes over from former Governor the late Dr Joyce Laboso.
Barchok was sworn in on Thursday following the death of his immediate former boss.
COG wished the governor all the best as he takes over office as per the constitution.
“Congratulations H.E Dr. Hillary Barchock as you take lead in serving the people of Bomet as the 3rd Governor of the County. We believe you will champion the process of realizing the promise of Devolution in Bomet. Welcome you to the Council of Governors,” tweeted the CoG.
Barchok has promised to complete all the projects Laboso left and said he shared cordial ties with the deceased.
He promised to follow her footsteps.
“We will honour her by completing all the projects she started. This government will remain Laboso’s government until the term is over. I was a little known man but she reached out to me. I will not let her down,” Barchok said as quoted by the Standard.
Following Laboso's death that came days after that of Kibra MP Ken Okoth, there have been calls for President Uhuru Kenyatta to declare cancer a national disaster.