LODWAR, October 15, 2026 — The Turkana County Public Service Board has formally welcomed its newly sworn-in members and Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at its offices in Lodwar.
The new team comprises Priscilla Ewoi Ateyo, Samuel Kuwom Eregae, Andrew Ekai Natebele, Hon. Paul Louren and George Emoru Emojong as board members, alongside Elimu Ekai Joyce, who takes up the position of Secretary/CEO.
The team was received by County Secretary Amb. Dr. Richard Titus Ekai, Board Chairperson Peter Ekunyuk Ingolan, Director of Human Resource Management Joseph Ngatotin, the former acting CEO and other board staff members.
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Speaking during the reception, Amb. Ekai congratulated the new team and urged its members to uphold integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
“You have been entrusted with a public office. Serve with integrity, uphold the national values and principles of public service, and let merit guide every decision you make,” he said.
Board Chairperson Ingolan thanked the County Government and the County Assembly for the confidence placed in the new team and for ensuring that the appointment process followed due procedure.
He said the board would prioritise fair recruitment, timely staff promotions and integrity in the county public service.
“Our focus will be on fair recruitment, timely promotion of staff and integrity in the county public service. We will work to ensure that every decision of this Board is transparent and based on merit,” Ingolan said.
During the event, Ngatotin, who had been serving in an acting CEO capacity, formally handed over the office to the new Secretary/CEO.
The newly appointed members and the Secretary/CEO also held a meeting with the board’s secretariat as they began their tenure.
The appointments followed approval by the Turkana County Assembly. The members will serve for six years, during which the board will exercise its mandate of establishing and abolishing offices in the county public service, appointing and confirming staff, and promoting national values and principles of governance and public service.
