Turkana Governor Josephat Nanok has dropped two confidants from his cabinet even as he enters the final 34 months of his administration.
Saturday's changes were the first to be done since 2017 when Nanok assumed office for the second and final term.
Finance Executive Robert Lotelengo and his Lands, Energy, Housing and Urban Areas Management counterpart Anthony Apalia were dropped in the reshuffle done on Saturday.
Water, Environment and Mineral Resources Executive Joseph Namuar will occupy the Finance post in an acting capacity.
"The re-organisation of the government has been necessitated by the need for strengthening systematic functioning and efficient service delivery," Turkana County Secretary Peter Eripete said in a statement.
Public Service, Administration and Disaster Management Executive Esther Lokwei will take over the Lands docket temporarily.
Since July 2019, Nanok has been keeping a low profile, amid escalating political tensions in Kenya.
During Turkana cultural festivals last year, Nanok sent mixed signals when he said that he will support DP William Ruto, only to change heart when Raila Odinga visited.
ODM dropped him as party's Vice Chairman following his association with Ruto, who is keen to get the Turkana support.