Ruth Emanikor has officially taken over as County Attorney for Turkana County, succeeding Acting County Solicitor David Esuron. The handover ceremony, held at the Office of the County Attorney on Tuesday, was presided over by Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a.
Handover Ceremony Highlights
Senior management officials, including Acting County Solicitor David Esuron, Director of Legal Services Ekai Nabenyo, and Director of Administration Epat Lojokomoe, presented operational and priority reports from their respective directorates during the event. These updates provided an overview of the department’s current activities and future plans.
Deputy County Secretary Joseph Nyang’a commended Emanikor for her extensive legal expertise and emphasized the importance of collaboration for effective legal service delivery. “Your extensive experience and expertise will greatly benefit the Office of the County Attorney, enabling the timely and effective delivery of services,” Nyang’a said.
Emanikor’s Vision and Commitments
In her acceptance speech, Emanikor expressed gratitude for the appointment and pledged to work diligently with her team to fulfill the Office of the County Attorney’s mandate. She emphasized the importance of internal awareness sessions on the Office of the County Attorney (OCA) Act, 2020, and adherence to the Code of Conduct.
As the former County Solicitor, Emanikor’s priorities include strengthening legal frameworks and improving the quality of services provided to Turkana County residents. She also reaffirmed her commitment to supporting Governor Jeremiah Ekamais Napotikan’s nine-point agenda aimed at improving the well-being of Turkana’s citizens.
Support from Colleagues
David Esuron, the outgoing Acting County Solicitor, expressed his support for Emanikor and pledged continued collaboration to ensure seamless operations within the department.
The ceremony was attended by key county officials, including Ekai Nabenyo, Director of Legal Services, and Epat Lojokomoe, Director of Administration, highlighting the significance of the transition in strengthening Turkana County’s legal and administrative functions.
