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.
MCAs Approve Agreements for Programs Funded by Conditional Grants in the County
The County Assembly has approved the Inter- Governmental Conditional Allocations
Transfer Agreements for programs funded by conditional grants in the county.
The approval of these agreements paves way for strategic collaboration between
the National Government and the County Government of Kirinyaga
Inadequate Human Resource biggest impediment to Vocational Training
Members of the Education Committee led by the Chairperson and Murinduko Ward MCA Hon. Charles Nyamu, yesterday toured various Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) with a view to ascertain challenges facing the institutions.The Committee found out that most VTCs have chronic shortage of personnel with some Centres having less than three parmanently employed tutors.
Aggrieved Members of Mutira Farmers Cooperative Society Petition the County Assembly
A section of members of Mutira Farmers Cooperative Society limited today petitioned the County Assembly with a view of addressing what they say is contrary to the principle of equity.
Mr. Mwai Chomba, Mr. Josephat Miano and Mr. Peter Muriuki today appeared before the joint Committee on Agriculture and cooperatives which was co-chaired by Wamumu Ward MCA Hon Peter Njiru and his Kangai Ward counterpart, Hon. James Wambu.
Pomp and Colour as Governor Waiguru and MCAs Mark Jamhuri Day Celebrations in Style.
Members of the County Assembly led by the Speaker Hon. Muteti Murimi, today joined Governor Anne Waiguru in marking Kenya’s 60th anniversary since attainment of independence from British colonialists.
The event, which was held at Good Samaritan Secondary school grounds in Mwea West Sub County, saw thousands of residents from all walks of life join the rest of Kenyans in celebrating the heroes and heroines who fought tirelessly in ensuring that the Country got full independence from the white settlers in 1963.
Women Caucus Holds Engagement to Identify Strategies for Development for the Seven Women Led Counties
Members of the County Assembly Women Caucus today held a meeting with women leaders from across the county. The meeting which was facilitated by the Council of Governors in collaboration with County Department of Gender and Youth sought to seek the caucus’s views on s strategy to be employed in the seven women led counties for the next four years to support women in leadership.
Assembly Adjourns for a Long Recess
The County Assembly has adjouned regular sittings for a long recess.
The second session has seen the assembly under the leadership of Speaker Hon.Muteti Murimi pass various bills including the Kirinyaga County Climate Bill 2023, the Kirinyaga County Inspection and Enforcement Bill 2023, the Kirinyaga County Investment and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023, The Kirinyaga County Finance Bill 2023, and The Kirinyaga County Healthy Facility Improvement Fund Bill 2023. The assembly has also approved the CIDP, ADP and the CFSP 2023 and debated on and adopted several motions that have seen increased effeciency in the delivery of services in the county.