Entire Siaya County Enforcement Team Sent on Leave Amid Performance Review
In a sweeping administrative move, the Siaya County Government has sent its entire team of enforcement officers on compulsory leave. The decision, announced by County Secretary Joseph Ogutu, is part of a major staff reorganization and performance review aimed at overhauling the county’s enforcement unit. The officers have been directed to proceed on leave pending a comprehensive audit and evaluation of their roles and effectiveness in delivering services to the public.
The move is intended to create room for a thorough assessment of the department’s structure and operational efficiency. According to the county administration, this temporary measure will allow for an unimpeded review to identify gaps, redundancies, and areas requiring improvement within the enforcement division. The goal is to build a more professional, accountable, and effective unit that can better serve the residents of Siaya and uphold county laws and regulations.
During this interim period, the county has assured the public that law and order will be maintained through a collaborative effort with the National Police Service to ensure there is no security vacuum. The review process is expected to involve vetting and potential retraining of officers before they are redeployed. This radical step underscores the county’s commitment to reforming its operations and fostering a culture of higher performance and integrity within its enforcement wing.