In a bid to fill vacant positions in his executive, Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has filled a number of posts, slightly four months after taking over.
The county government has been operating without key posts filled. A number of them were about to be filled by Dr Joyce Laboso before her death.
And on Monday, Barchok handed over the Lands and Planning docket to his Deputy, Shadrack Rotich, who was formerly the assembly speaker.
In a statement issued Monday morning, Dr Barchok said DG will be handling the post until a substantive appointment is made.
Mr Philemon Ruto, the Chief Officer for Environment and Natural Resources, has been moved to the county headquarters for re-deployment to other special duties.
"The changes, meant to ease access to services by the people in the county, take effect immediately," said Dr Barchok in a statement issued by the Director of Communication Ezra Kirui.
Dr Richard Sigei, the former Chief Officer for Lands and Urban Planning and who has been on suspension for the last one year, has been recalled and deployed to take charge of the Environment and Natural Resources docket, previously held by Mr Ruto.
Although many expected him to pick a lady for the DG position, Barchok defended his decision, arguing that Rotich would help assembly and executive work closely.
"I made the decision to pick Mr Rotich for the position owing to his leadership skills and it is a clear demonstration that the county assembly and the executive are working harmoniously," said Dr Barchok after the swearing-in of his Deputy.