Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has sent a tough warning to members of his Cabinet and respective Chief Officers to ensure accountability, and timely completion of projects and programs or face the axe on incompetency.
The Governor who is serving his second term said he was keen on completing all stalled and ongoing projects during his final term and reiterated the need to ensure value for money on every project undertaken in the county.
Speaking in Kapsabet during the signing of performance contracts, Sang said adherence to his compliance agreements will minimise the risk of penalties, legal liabilities and reputational damage.
"I have given you the responsibility. All projects must be completed and operationalized on time for our citizens to get value for every coin we spend as government," Governor Sang said.
He affirmed that performance contracts will provide clarity, enhance efficiency, promote job satisfaction and enable objective decision-making.
"If you deliver, you are likely to retain your job and be rewarded. The opposite is also true, if you do not deliver, the repercussion is also indicated in the performance contract," he warned.
Sang indicated that revenue collection in the county was still at the lowest, and further asked departments led by County Executive Members to play a crucial role in collecting revenue by improving efficiency, timeliness and enforcement.
"Going forward, we need to ensure all bills of quantities are properly prepared, and fully adhered to and minimum or no variations will be entertained.CECMs must take the lead in this and I expect an improved increase in collections of own-source revenue," the County boss noted.
The County Secretary and Head of County Public Service Francis Sang said performance contracts are a great addition to the performance management system adding that this will enhance accountability between CECMs, Chief Officers, Directors and staff under them.
"Performance establishes clear expectations that staff across all cadres can use to take responsibility for their own performance," Sang said.
