{"id":13919,"date":"2025-09-10T12:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=13919"},"modified":"2025-09-11T09:15:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T06:15:43","slug":"defy-all-odds-and-strive-for-greatness-governor-dr-bii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/defy-all-odds-and-strive-for-greatness-governor-dr-bii","title":{"rendered":"DEFY ALL ODDS AND STRIVE FOR GREATNESS-GOVERNOR DR. BII"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii on Wednesday addressed more than 900 attach\u00e9s drawn from over 86 institutions during an induction forum aimed at nurturing ethical leadership, personal development, and professional excellence.<br>Speaking passionately to the attaches, Governor Bii challenged them to defy all odds and strive for greatness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cYou can define all the odds and conquer,\u201d he said. \u201cYour character will open the room for you. Character is what you are in the dark; image is what you are in public. Don\u2019t just chase success \u2014 build the kind of character that sustains it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"474\" data-id=\"13936\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0081-1024x474.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0081-1024x474.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0081-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0081-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0081.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" data-id=\"13930\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0070-1024x888.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0070-1024x888.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0070-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0070-768x666.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0070.jpg 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" data-id=\"13920\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0080-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0080-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0080-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0080-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0080.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Governor emphasized the importance of self-belief, personal grooming, and ethics in public service, urging the youth to carry themselves with integrity and professionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a public office wear our face,\u201d he said, noting that dress code and conduct reflect the values of the county. \u201cBelieve in yourself. You are not just trainees; you are aspirants of something greater.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Bii encouraged the youth not to despise humble beginnings but to invest in their personal growth through reading and learning. He also warned against the dangers of substance abuse and encouraged the attach\u00e9s to make use of the county&#8217;s counseling unit, which is available to support their mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"781\" data-id=\"13929\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0071-1024x781.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0071-1024x781.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0071-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0071-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0071.jpg 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" data-id=\"13935\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0066-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0066-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0066-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0066-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0066.jpg 1123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" data-id=\"13928\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0072-1024x542.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0072-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0072-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0072-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0072.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"740\" data-id=\"13934\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0065.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0065.jpg 900w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0065-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0065-768x631.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" data-id=\"13931\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0069-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0069-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0069-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0069-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0069.jpg 1270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"854\" data-id=\"13933\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0067.jpg 870w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0067-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0067-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0067-69x69.jpg 69w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t despise yourself,\u201d he urged. \u201cDevelop yourself, be aware of substance abuse, and stay focused. You are in my plan, we have given you the opportunity, and it\u2019s yours to maximize.\u201d<br>\u201cThe fear of God will open opportunities for you. Stay grounded, stay ethical, and your future will be bright.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>County Secretary Philip Meli called on the attaches to be part and parcel of the public service, it demands more than just presence, it calls for discretion, respect, and responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"781\" data-id=\"13921\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0079.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0079.jpg 834w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0079-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0079-768x719.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"782\" data-id=\"13922\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0078.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0078.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0078-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0078-768x600.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"13923\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0077-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0077-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0077-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0077-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0077-376x251.jpg 376w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0077.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" data-id=\"13926\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0074-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0074-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0074-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0074-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0074.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"13924\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0076-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0076-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0076-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0076-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0076-376x251.jpg 376w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0076.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" data-id=\"13927\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0073-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0073-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0073-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0073-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250910-WA0073.jpg 1214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In a system where good manners matter, what you see and hear is guided by the oath of secrecy. You don\u2019t propagate; you preserve. Government thrives on consultation, proper channels, and well-documented mechanisms,&#8221; stated Meli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>County Executive Committee Member of Public Service Management, Janet Kurgat, emphasized the importance of professionalism and strong work ethics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>She urged all personnel to observe proper etiquette by using respectful and courteous language in both speech and writing, showing self-respect as well as respect for others. Janet highlighted the significance of using the counselling section available at the service centre for personal or professional challenges, encouraging them to manage time wisely and use county facilities responsibly.\u201cBe your brother\u2019s and sister\u2019s keeper,\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Speaking at the same event, County Executive Committee Member for Youth, Robert Kemei, assured the attaches of a secure and promising future within the county&#8217;s structure. He emphasized that the youth have a unique opportunity to grow professionally by engaging in the county government setup, building networks, and embracing teamwork.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Uasin Gishu County has continues efforts to empower the youth, equipping them with the skills, mindset, and values needed to thrive in today\u2019s competitive world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Present were Leader of Majority County Assembly Julius Sang, CECM of Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development (Edward Sawe)Chief of Staff(Dr.Nicholas Chumba) Chief Officer Public Service Management(Ruth Samoei)Chief Officer Devolution and Administarion(Ambrose Tarus)Chief Officer ICT and Innovation(Nathan Korir) and various&nbsp;Directors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii on Wednesday addressed more than 900 attach\u00e9s drawn from over 86 institutions during an induction forum aimed at nurturing ethical leadership, personal development, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":13925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[235,3,7,50,8,157,1],"tags":[1377,1376,11,129,12,213,1378],"class_list":["post-13919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-235","category-city-news","category-government","category-governors-office","category-latest-news","category-public-service-management","category-uncategorized","tag-86-institutions","tag-attaches","tag-development","tag-efficient-service","tag-government","tag-nguzo-kumi-blueprint","tag-trainees"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13919"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13919\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13938,"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13919\/revisions\/13938"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}