Appointment of new officials for Homa Bay by Governor Cyprian Awiti is taking a different direction after churches raised their voice and emphasised merit.
Contention has emerged on the criteria Awiti should follow in making appointments to his cabinet.
The Pentecostal Churches in the county have urged Awiti to shun the clan factor and regional balance.
Homa Bay Bishops and Pastors’ Unity chairman Elijah Kwanya said Awiti should consider professional credentials of applicants, not clannism.
Speaking to journalists in Homa Bay town yesterday, Kwanya said making regional balance a priority in appointing the officials may result in officials who are not competent and can’t deliver.
Some residents say under-performance in Awiti’s first term was due to disregard for professionalism.