Dennis Onsarigo Resigns as Nyamira County Chief of Staff Over Embarrassing Toilets
Dennis Onsarigo, the ex-KTN News investigative reporter, has stepped down from his position as the chief of staff in Nyamira County.
In a letter dated January 10, 2024, as reported by PoliticalPulseChat, Onsarigo outlined several issues, including unsatisfactory restroom conditions, outstanding salaries for employees, and the inability to contact Governor Amos Nyaribo by phone.
“It is with a heavy heart that I tender my resignation from the position of Chief of Staff office of the Governor Nyamira County,” Onsarigo, who once served as the Orange Democratic Movement press secretary complained.
“The plan to refurbish the office of the governor, and build a modern toilet to save us from embarrassing episodes of panic when we have many visitors paying us a visit was also not a possibility,” he added.
Onsarigo expressed his dissatisfaction with the restroom renovations, noting that they overlooked essential features like functioning water. He pointed out that the result was a facility suitable only as a urinal for men, neglecting the needs of women guests and staff.
Employees were also struggling to work in the unconducive environment.
“I have encountered what would best be described as a deliberate strategy that has imposed itself in the way of service delivery and impeded our ability to fully realize our vision,” Onsarigo complained.
His attempts to address significant concerns within his responsibilities at the county office were allegedly overlooked, as the governor declined to meet with him to discuss the issues.
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“I made several attempts- more than six times- to seek an audience with you to discuss an elaborate plan on how best the office of the chief staff would function. Unfortunately, this did not materialize,” Onsarigo added in the letter to Governor Amos Nyaribo.
The ex-journalist mentioned that he tried to enhance the governor’s convenience by supplying additional security personnel and an alternate vehicle for everyday transportation.
“It is extremely painful as well, that a plan to put in place measures aimed at making your comfort and security my utmost priority became a cropper,” he stated.
He contended that there was widespread mishandling of finances in the county, resulting in a rebellion. Additionally, he asserted that certain individuals secured county employment through bribery.
“I desired to brief you on the largely held view by the county civil service and the county office employee, which has suffered deep mistrust, open rebellion, and to a large extent entertained the thought that they are being used as conduits of siphoning public funds,” he added.
In the letter, he asserted that he had made over six attempts to meet with the governor to discuss strategies for enhancing working conditions and fulfilling his campaign promises.
“Unfortunately, this did not materialize,” the communication strategist and journalist renowned for the investigative documentary, Case Files, lamented.
Dennis Onsarigo Resigns as Nyamira County Chief of Staff Over Embarrassing Toilets
