Public Accounts And Investment Committee (Piac) Urge Kicowasco Management To Be Prudent In Use Of Public Resources
The management of Kirinyaga County Water and Sanitation Company (KICOWASCO) has been urged to take necessary steps in ensuring that public resources are spent prudently.
This follows the Auditor General’s report in the water company for the year ended 2022 that raised eyebrows on the Board of Director’s spending which exceeded the budget by 68 percent hence breaking the recommended WASREB guidelines.
Education Information Management System underway as members pass motion
Members of the County Assembly have this afternoon passed a motion that seeks to compel the Executive to set up an Education Information Management System (EIMS) which will make it efficient for the department of education to carry out its mandate.
Led by the Chairperson of the Education Committee who is also the Murinduko Ward MCA Hon. Charles Nyamu, Members urged the department of finance and economic planning to allocate resources towards commencement of the project in the next fiscal year.
Assembly Approves the Appointment of Nominees to the Positions of County Secretary and the Chairperson of the County Public Service Board
Members of the County Assembly have approved the appointment of Mr. Henry Antony Kimathi to the position of the County Secretary and Mr. Teddy Njeru Muchiri to the position of the Chairperson of the County Public Service Board.
Alcoholic Bill In Final Stages As Members Deliberate Key Regulations And Amendments
Members of the County Assembly are at the moment deliberating key amendments and regulations of the much awaited Kirinyaga County Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2023.
Present in the meeting include the County Executive Committee Member in charge of Sports, Culture and Social Services Hon. Dennis Muciimi accompanied by the County Attorney Ms. Carolyne Kinyua.
Speaker Hon. Muteti Meets Delegation from the United States Embassy
The Speaker of the County Assembly Hon. Muteti Murimi today held a meeting with the Political Counselor at the United States Embassy Mr. Tim Trenkle and the Internal Affairs Unit Chief Mr. Cameron Jones who a paid courtesy call on him in his office.
The Mr. Trenkle led delegation held talks with the County Assembly leadership on strengthening collaboration with the United States and opportunities for partnership with the assembly.
I will streamline the County Public Service – County Secretary Nominee Assures Members
The Committee on Public Service which is Chaired by Hon. Bernard Gichangi, took the better part of the day vetting the Governor’s nominees for positions of County Secretary and Chairperson of the County Public Service Board (CPSB).
Mr. Anthony Kimathi, the County Secretary nominee, was upbeat that once sworn into office, he will streamline the County Public Service which currently has more than 3,000 employees.
MCAs approve the Kirinyaga Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education Training Center, Bill 2023
Members of the County Assembly have approved the Kirinyaga Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education Training Center Bill, 2023. The bill which was read a third time today and given a nod by the majority aims at creating a legal foundation for the establishment and administration of an Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training Center for the county.
Agricultural Technical and Vocationa Education and Training Centre Sails Through Second Reading
The Kirinyaga County Agricultural Technical and Vocational Training Centre Bill 2023 sailed through the second reading with support from the majority of MCAs. The bill seeks to foster innovation, collaboration and excellence in modern agricultural practices within Kirinyaga by establishing the Kirinyaga Agricultural Training and Vocational Education Training Center.
MCAs Back Initiatives to Weed out Illicit Alcohol in the County
Members of the County Assembly have backed initiatives by the County Executive in collaboration with a multi- agency team from the National Government to weed out illicit alcohol in Kirinyaga County.
In a sombre session where MCAs through personal statements eulogized the twenty three victims of the recent devastating incident of alcohol poisoning in Kangai and Mutithi wards the MCAs expressed their support to the ongoing crack down in the county to eliminate illicit alcohol.
Assembly Resumes Regular Sittings After a Long Recess
Welcoming members from the recess Speaker of the County Assembly Hon Muteti Murimi commended the MCAS for their dedication and commitment to duty which has seen the assembly pass a total of six bills in the last session and debate on and approve sixty seven motions.
In his remarks the Speaker noted that the he is optimistic that the third session will be a vibrant one and implored on all members to be committed as they embark on their legislative and oversight roles.