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Members of the County Assembly have unanimously approved the Supplementary Budget 1 for the year 2024/2025. The supplementary budget was necessitated by the enactment of the County Allocation of Revenue Act, 2024 that set the allocation of revenue to county governments at Kshs 387,425,000,000 as approved by parliament.
Mca’s Approve Supplementary Budget Paving Way For Implementation County Projects
The vetting of nominees appointed to serve as members of the hospital management committees entered its second and final day today. The day long excercise saw the Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation Committee vet thirteen nominees appointed to sit in the Kianyaga and Kimbimbi sub county hospital committees. The commitee sitting was chaired by the vice-chair of the Medical Services commitee Hon. Grace Kamau.
Committee On Medical Services Public Health & Sanitation Concludes Approval Hearings For Nominees Appointed To Serve As Hospital Management Committee Members
The Committee on Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation has today commenced approval hearings for persons nominated to serve in the hospital management committees. The Dr. Isaiah Mbogo led committee has vetted fourteen candidates examining the nominees’ portfolio and their understanding of the functions of hospital management committees.
Committee On Medical Services Public Health & Sanitation Kicks If The Vetting Of Memebesr Appointed To Serve In Hospital; Management Committees
Murinduko ward MCA Hon. Charles Nyamu has raised questions on the floor of the assembly concerning the work plan and the utilization of the K-WASH Grant of Kshs 366,729,808 as appropriated in the 2024/2025 financial year budget.
Hon. Nyamu asked for a detailed workplan from the CEC member for Environment, Water and Natural Resources indicating the activities, programs involved and the distribution of beneficiaries of these programs in the various wards.
Hon.Charles Nyamu Raises Questions on The Utilization Of K-WASH Grant
MCAs have approved the appointment of several nominees to various crucial positions in the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Medical Services.
Among those whose appointment was approved is Mr. Titus Zebedee Maina Gatua who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Kirinyaga County Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre Board of Management.
Mr. Gatua’s suitability for the role was vetted by the committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services that is chaired by Hon. James Njiru Wambu and a report tabled on the floor of the house. Hon. Wambu in his remarks to the debate on the motion expressed confidence in Mr. Gatua’s ability citing his extensive experience, leadership skills and community involvement as qualities that stood out for Mr. Gatua.
MCAs Approve Appointment Of Key Nomines
Members of the County Assembly have approved the appointment of Mr. Robert Githinji Njagi as the chairperson of the Rural and Urban Affordable Housing Committee.
The Rural and Urban Affordable Housing Committee is established pursuant to Section 34 of the Affordable Housing Act, 2024 and is mandated to develop a framework for the attainment of affordable housing, advise the Governor on affordable housing programmes in the county as well as develop programmes for affordable housing investments. The committee is also tasked with assessing the trends, status, demand and supply of affordable housing in the county.
Assembly Approves The Appointment of MR.Robert Githinji Njagi as The Chairperson of the Rura; and Urban Affordable Housing Commitee
Members of the County Assembly have given a nod to the appointment of Shujaa Rose Wanjiru Wachira O.G.W as the Chief Officer for the County Department on Administration, Special Programs and Liaison.
The approval comes after rigorous vetting process during which Ms. Wachira’s academic qualifications, experience and suitability for the role were closely examined and a report tabled on the floor of the assembly.
MCAs Approve the Appointment of Shujaa Rose Wanjiru Wachira as Chief Officer in the County Department of Administration.
Mutithi Ward MCA who is also the Assembly Deputy Speaker Hon. Jinaro Njamumo, has this afternoon sought answers from the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Education Hon. Veronica Waweru, on the extent of the County’s preparedness in recruiting additional Early Childhood Development teachers.
Hon. Njamumo, in his question to the concern CECM, noted that the recommended Teacher pupil ratio stands at 1 teacher for every 25 pupils hence the need to recruit additional teachers to fill the current shortfall.
Members seek answers from County Executive Committee Members
MCAs have resumed regular sittings after a short recess for part four of the third session. The MCAs resume sittings to a full in-tray of legislative business. The upcoming session is set to be a productive one, with several significant bills on the agenda. The Kirinyaga County Public Participation Bill, 2023, The Kirinyaga County Disability Bill, 2023, The Kirinyaga County Flags and Other Symbols (Amendment) Bill, 2024 The Kirinyaga County Water and Sewerage Services Bill, 2024.
Assembly Resumes Sittings After a Short Recess
