West Pokot Governor Simon Kapchin has reshuffled his County Executive Committee, a change that has affected 16 departments across the county.
The reshuffle, made on December 2, 2025, was made after recommendations from the County Public Service Board.
In the reshuffle, Naomi Cherotich has been appointed as the County Chief Officer in charge of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation and Fisheries.
She has also been tasked with the Finance and Economic Planning Department in an acting capacity. Edwin Pkemei Lokomoi has been given the Sports Department as Rebecca Chebet Kochulem takes charge of the Tourism and Culture Department.
The Water and Natural Resources Department is now under Leonard Rutto as Lilian Korinyang leads the Vocational and Technical Training.
The West Pokot governor also appointed Reuben Lotumale, Benjamin Tukei, Abraham Pkiach, and Daniel Lopale to the Roads and Transport Department, Youth Affairs Department, Lands and Physical Planning Department, and Special Programs Department, respectively.
The changes have also affected the Public Service Management Department, which has seen David Clap Chepelion as the new Chief Officer. Christopher Alisoreng will now head the Cooperative Development Department.
The Education and Early Childhood Development Department will be led by Julius Kakadon as Joel Limakina heads the Trade, Industry, and Energy Department.
Irene Jerop Lopakale has been tasked with the Health and Sanitation Department in West Pokot County.
The Housing and Urban Development Program is now under Amanule Samson.
The governor has also announced the appointment of Emmanuel Mtelo to work in the office of the governor.
