County Assembly of Elgeyo/Marakwet

02/06/2026

MCA FOR ENDO WARD SWORN INTO OFFICE

The newly elected Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Endo Ward, Hon. Festus Kirop, has today been officially sworn into office by the Speaker of the County Assembly, Hon. Lawi Kibire.

Hon. Kirop is no stranger to leadership, having previously served as the MCA for Endo Ward during the First County Assembly (2013–2017).His return to office marks a continuation of experienced leadership and representation for the people of Endo Ward.

The seat fell vacant earlier this year following the demise of the late Hon. Jeremiah Biwott.

27/05/2026

01/05/2026

COUNTY ASSEMBLY APPEARS BEFORE SENATE.

The Elgeyo/Marakwet County Assembly yesterday appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration.

The Assembly delegation was led by the Speaker, Hon. Lawi Kibire, and the Clerk, Ms. Jane Kiptum-Mutai, while the Senate Committee was chaired by Senator Mohammed Chute (Marsabit).

The meeting followed a resolution by the Senate Committee to inquire into the representation of Kenya’s diversity within the staff demographic composition of the Elgeyo/Marakwet County Assembly. Key areas of focus included; gender balance, inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), age distribution, and ethnic representation.

The Committee also sought to establish the mechanisms put in place by the Assembly to ensure adequate representation of PWDs, women, and minority groups in its workforce.

Further, the Senate Committee reviewed the Assembly’s compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, particularly in response to audit reports for the Financial Years 2022/2023, 2023/2024, and 2024/2025.

Additional areas of scrutiny included affirmative action measures being implemented, audit assessments from previous years, and recent recruitment processes undertaken by the Assembly.

The Senate Committee expressed satisfaction with the responses provided and commended the Assembly’s leadership and staff for their professionalism.

The engagement forms part of the Senate’s oversight mandate to ensure public institutions uphold principles of inclusivity, transparency, accountability, and adherence to statutory requirements.

16/04/2026

HOUSE HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE JOINS SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH ON OVERSIGHT VISIT.

The Elgeyo/Marakwet County Assembly Sectoral Committee on Health Services, yesterday evening, joined the Senate Standing Committee on Health Services on an oversight visit to Iten County Referral Hospital (ICRH).

The County Assembly team was led by Hon. Justine Mutwol, while the Senate delegation was headed by the Committee Chairperson, Senator Jackson Mandago.

The joint exercise forms part of the Senate’s nationwide oversight programme aimed at assessing the status of health facilities, service delivery, and the implementation of health projects across counties.

During the visit, members reviewed key operational areas at the facility, including infrastructure, staffing levels, availability of medical supplies, Social Health Authority (SHA) services, automation systems, and the overall quality of healthcare delivery.

The objective of the visit was to identify existing gaps and recommend practical interventions to enhance service delivery for residents.

Other members of the Senate Health Committee present, who had earlier visited Tambach Sub-County Hospital, included Senator Richard Onyonka (Kisii) and Senator Kiprono Chemitei (Baringo).

14/04/2026

COUNTY ASSEMBLY PASSES NEW PEACE BUILDING LAW

The Elgeyo/Marakwet County Assembly, during its morning sitting today, unanimously passed The Elgeyo/Marakwet Peace Building and Conflict Management Bill, 2025 into law, now to be known as The Elgeyo/Marakwet Peace Building and Conflict Management Act, 2026.

The motion was moved by the Chairperson of the Sectoral Committee on Administration, Justice, Public Service & ICT, Hon. Paul Suter, following extensive public participation conducted across the county.

The new law establishes a clear framework for peace building and conflict management within Elgeyo/Marakwet County.

Key objectives of the Act include:
• Promoting cohesion, unity, and peace building within the county
• Establishing coordinated mechanisms for peace initiatives
• Supporting peace building efforts at community, county, regional, and national levels
• Preventing, mitigating, and managing conflicts
• Mobilising resources for peace initiatives
• Enhancing coordination among stakeholders and peace actors
• Creating structured systems for conflict prevention and resolution in line with national policies

The Act will come into force upon assent by the Governor.

07/04/2026

HOUSE DEMANDS COMPREHENSIVE COUNTY PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION REPORT

The Elgeyo/Marakwet County Assembly has resolved to be furnished with a detailed report on the implementation status of all county projects.

The motion, moved by Sambirir MCA Hon. Paul Suter, and unanimously approved, directs the County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Economic Planning to submit the report within 30 days.

The report is expected to outline project statuses (completed, ongoing, stalled, or not started), timelines, procurement details, contractors involved, as well as challenges and mitigation measures.

This follows concerns over recurring unspent funds due to delays or non-implementation of projects across departments.

07/04/2026

SPEAKER’S COURTESY VISIT TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE

Today, the Assembly Speaker, Hon. Lawi Kibire, paid a courtesy visit to the County Commissioner, Elgeyo/Marakwet, Mr. David Kosgei, at his office.

During the meeting, the Speaker assured the County Commissioner of his full support and emphasized the need to strengthen collaboration between the two offices to enhance effective service delivery.

The leaders held in-depth discussions on key issues, including drug and substance abuse, the operationalization of administrative units, issuance of identification cards, and strategies to improve service delivery to citizens.