Peter Echapan Epuu has formally assumed office as Turkana County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water Services, marking a transition in the county department's leadership.

The Deputy County Secretary for Administration, Joseph Nyanga', presided over the handover ceremony, during which Wangiros James, the CECM for Trade and Tourism who had been serving in an acting capacity in the Water Services docket, welcomed the incoming executive.

Speaking during the ceremony, James called for adequate provision of resources and working tools for county officers, saying this would motivate them and enable them to deliver effectively.

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He emphasised the importance of prioritising water-related matters, noting that access to water and reliable water services remained critical to the people of Turkana.

In his remarks, Epuu said he hoped to settle into the role quickly and meet expectations through close collaboration with technical staff.

He expressed commitment to working with departmental officers to strengthen service delivery and achieve results in the water sector.