By | County Assembly Communications Team
The County Assembly of Bungoma today swore in Hon. Erick Wekesa as the new Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kabuchai/Chwele Ward, following his victory in the recent by-election held on November 27, 2025.
Hon. Wekesa was declared winner by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and formally gazetted in Gazette Notice No. 17611 of December 1, 2025, paving the way for his assumption of office.
Presiding over the ceremony, Speaker of the County Assembly Hon. Emmanuel Situma welcomed the new member, terming his entry into the House “a significant milestone both in his personal journey and in the service of the Ward and the County at large.”
The Speaker noted that Hon. Wekesa takes over a seat previously held by the late Hon. James Mukhongo, who served the people of Chwele/Kabuchai with distinction until his demise. He expressed confidence that the new MCA would build on the foundation laid by his predecessor.
“As he joins this honoured Assembly, we assure him of our full support to ensure he settles into his responsibilities with ease and confidence,” the Speaker said.
The Clerk of the Assembly Mr.Charles Wafula was urged to facilitate Hon. Wekesa’s orientation, including induction on Assembly procedures, familiarization with House services, and access to office space both at the Assembly and at the Ward level.
Following the swearing-in, Hon. Wekesa took his seat in the Chamber for the first time, marking the beginning of his legislative, representative, and oversight duties in the County Assembly of Bungoma.