๐ฃ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ S๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ M๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐น ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ P๐๐ F๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น T๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐น๐น.
Members of the Transport and Infrastructure committee led by Kariti Ward MCA Hon. Jeremiah Makimi, are today working on final touches of the Kirinyaga County Transport and Parking Bill, 2023 which underwent first reading late last year.
Members of the County Assembly are Today Deliberating Content of the County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2024 Before Eventual Tabling Next Week
Speaker of the County Assembly Hon. Muteti Murimi, urged members to fast-track the deliberations as they form part of the budget making process. He also commended members for tirelessly working towards passage of key bills within record time.
๐๐น๐น ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ P๐ฎ๐๐ M๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Members of the County Assembly yesterday unanimously passed a motion paving way for automation of all building plans in the County.
Through the committee on Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development which is chaired by Tebere Ward MCA Hon. Peter Karinga, members noted that the move will fasten the approval process while also reduce corruption which has been rampant in various parts of the Country in the recent past.
School Feeding Program in all 198 Early Childhood Education Centers Underway as Members Pass Motion to that Effect
School Children in all 198 Public Early Childhood Education Centers across the County are set to enjoy free meals after Members of the County Assembly recommended budgetary allocation to the program.
In a session which was chaired by Mutithi Ward MCA who also doubles up as the Deputy Speaker Hon. Jinaro Njamumo, Members adopted a motion that seeks to factor a total of Kes. 8 million
Assembly Participates in the Kamweti Agricultural Fair.
As part of its outreach program the Assembly took part in the Kamweti Agricutural Open Day. The initiative was aimed at deepening the public’s understanding of constitutional mandates of the County Assembly. Key among the areas where members of the public were taken through include the legislation process, roles of Members of the County Assembly and updates on the laws enacted by the third assembly.
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 Generalโs report in the water company for the year ended 2022 that raised eyebrows on the Board of Directorโs 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.