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Kajiado County assembly members have rejected the nominee for Finance and Economic Planning Chief Officer, Sankaire Tima over what they term as lack of professionalism, competence and integrity in a move which has crippled operations at the county government.

Governor Joseph Ole Lenku reshuffled his county executive committee members and chief officers in what he termed as streamlining service delivery but the nomination of Tima at the said docket has raised questions.

 Tima who previously served in the docket before the appointment of Lekina Tutui in 2022 found himself at crossroads after queries were raised regarding breach of revenue collection procedures, undocumented payments and unsupported insurance and imprest transactions, forcing his transfer to the Lands and Physical Planning docket.  Lekina has since been moved to the Water and sanitation ministry.

In a heated county assembly session, the majority leader John Loisa moved a motion to reject Tima’s reappointment over his previous track record, a motion that was backed by other MCAs.

“Under his previous tenure, the nominee has repeatedly failed to comply with County Assembly procedures and has shown a lack of cooperation in financial matters, leading to frustration and inefficiency,”said Loisa.

“The county experienced a severe decline in revenue, with a 36.3% decrease overall and a 37% drop in local collections for FY 2019/20. The role of Chief Officer for Finance and Economic Planning demands integrity, motivation, and an ability to work under pressure—qualities that the nominee has not demonstrated.”

Members of the public and contractors have also expressed disappointment at Tima’s appointment questioning his high-handedness and arrogance.

“ This is a house of order, rules and regulations. The individual mandated to serve the people must adhere to the outlined integrity issues and we have heard serious allegations raised against the said individual. This assembly has no option but to censure the said officer,” said Bernard Moloma, the Imaroro MCA.