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MCAs Approve the Appointment of Shujaa Rose Wanjiru Wachira as Chief Officer in the County Department of Administration.

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.

Members seek answers from County Executive Committee Members

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.

Assembly Resumes Sittings After a Short Recess

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.

Hope for Needy and Vulnerable Students as Assembly Passes Kes. 8 Billion For the 2024/25 Financial Year

Members of the County Assembly have today passed a total of Kes. 8 billion for the 2024/25 financial year. The departments of Health, Education and Agriculture have emerged as the biggest gainers with Kes. 2.1 billion, 392 million and 212 million allocated respectively. Needy and vulnerable students have a reason to smile as Members have allocated a total of Kes. 161 million towards the Bursary kitty.

Members Of The County Assembly Have Given Concurrence To Two Critical Documents Which Will Be Helpful In Spearheading Planning In The County.

In the afternoon of Monday, May 6, 2024, members unanimously voted in favor of the Kirinyaga County Spatial Plan 2021 – 2031.

The plan gives an overview of existing land use patterns, projected future land use needs, and regulations which will guide planning in a particular area within the County.

Additionally, the plan aims to improve coordination of development in the County by providing linkages between different activities within the County and its hinterlands.

𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘂’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮.𝗡𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 – 𝗡𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱.

In a heartwarming display of community support, Ngariama Ward MCA, Hon. Daniel Mbungu Kibinga, alongside fellow MCAs and Speaker of the County Assembly Hon. Muteti Murimi, today embarked on a mission to uplift the livelihoods of Ngariama Ward residents.
Led by Governor Anne Waiguru who was the chief guest, residents of Ngariama Ward have every reason to smile given that today, various women and youth groups received water pipes, cooking gas, incubators, sporting paraphernalia, tents and chairs all for purposes of improving their economic fortunes.

MCAs Push for Enhanced Bursary & Ward Development Kitty

Members of the County Assembly are pushing to have an enhanced bursary and Ward development fund in the 2024/25 financial year.
Speaking yesterday while debating the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP), Kanyekine MCA Hon. CPA Waziri Moses Maina said that development needs at the ward level are at an all-time high hence the need to increase the Ward Development Fund from the proposed Kes. 20 million per ward to at least Kes 30 million in the next financial year.

𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 T𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 A𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 I𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁 L𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗼𝗿 T𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 U𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 P𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

Ward Representatives have unanimously passed the Kirinyaga County Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2023 which will henceforth establish a framework for licensing, regulation and production of alcoholic drinks in the County.
The Bill comes as a relief for residents who have been gravely affected by the ramifications of illicit liquor as witnessed recently when at least 20 people lost their lives in Kangai Ward.