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County Assembly of Kirinyaga, 55, Kerugoya (2026)

01/06/2026

Happy Madaraka Day.🇰🇪

14/05/2026

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗴’𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Wang’uru town is edging closer to attaining municipality status after Members of the County Assembly approved an Ad-Hoc Committee report on the delineation of the Wang’uru urban boundary earlier this week.

The proposed municipality will cover approximately 25.45 square kilometres, bringing together Wang’uru and Kimbimbi townships alongside neighbouring areas including Redsoil, Thiba North, Thiba South and Mburoko villages. The move now awaits finalisation by the County Government in line with the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011 and the Urban Areas and Cities Act (General) Regulations, 2022.

Speaking after the adoption of the report, Chairperson of the Lands and Physical Planning Committee and Tebere Ward MCA Hon. Peter Karinga, said the new boundary framework will provide legal and administrative clarity necessary for effective planning, development and service delivery.

He noted that the municipality status will promote orderly urban growth, improve land-use management, curb unplanned expansion and help safeguard productive agricultural land surrounding Wang’uru.

The development is also expected to strengthen the town’s eligibility for elevation to a fully-fledged municipality.

In the same sitting, MCAs also considered an Ad-Hoc Committee report on the delineation of Kagio/Sagana Urban Centre, raising prospects for the establishment of Sagana Municipality in the near future.

Municipality status is expected to unlock greater development opportunities for the towns, including access to donor-funded infrastructure programmes. This is already evident in the Kerugoya-Kutus Municipality, which has benefited significantly from the Kenya Urban Support Programme funded by the World Bank and other development partners.

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12/05/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲

𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The County Assembly Health Committee has raised concern over staffing shortages, inadequate equipment and limited funding at the Kerugoya Referral Hospital Cancer Centre following an inspection visit aimed at assessing the facility’s operations and challenges.

Led by Committee Chairperson Hon. Bernard Gichangi, members yesterday toured the facility and received a briefing on the day-to-day running of the centre, which handles an average of 250 cancer patients every month.

County Director of Medical Services Dr. Esbon Gakuo, said the rising number of patients continues to put pressure on the facility, even as demand for specialized cancer services grows across the county.

Cancer Centre Manager and Clinical Oncologist Dr. Naomi Nyambura told the committee that the facility urgently requires additional oncology nurses, a pathologist and a data clerk to support critical services. She noted that the centre currently operates without donor support, a situation she said has greatly affected the delivery and expansion of essential cancer care services.

Dr. Nyambura further appealed to the County Assembly to consider establishing a standalone budget for the centre to facilitate expansion and improve service delivery.

The committee also established that while the centre offers surgical procedures for cancer patients, it does not provide chemotherapy services due to lack of key equipment, forcing patients to seek treatment elsewhere. Members were informed that the facility lacks a mammography machine and a medicine mixer, both considered vital in the administration of chemotherapy treatment.

During the visit, the committee was also briefed on the growing burden of cancer cases linked to alcohol consumption, prompting calls for intensified public awareness and outreach programmes to educate residents on prevention and early detection.

Hon. Gichangi urged the County Executive to allocate Ksh5 million towards Social Health Insurance for cancer patients across the county to ease the financial burden on affected families.
He said the Health Committee remains committed to ensuring health facilities across the county are adequately equipped and staffed to provide quality healthcare services to residents.

The Department of Health is expected to receive an increased budgetary allocation in the coming financial year to address rising healthcare demands, including recruitment of additional medical personnel and procurement of critical equipment.

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05/05/2026

𝗠𝗖𝗔𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

A motion seeking to streamline traffic flow and ease congestion across urban centres in Kirinyaga County was today unanimously adopted by the County Assembly, with Members of County Assembly (MCAs) pushing for urgent reforms to fix persistent parking challenges and an uncoordinated transport system.

While moving the motion, Inoi Ward MCA Hon. Fredrick Karimi said the current traffic situation - particularly in densely populated trading centres - has made it nearly impossible to establish lawful and orderly parking. He pointed to narrow two-way streets in busy towns as a major contributor to congestion, adding that the situation has led to what he termed as unfair clamping of vehicles.

Hon. Karimi further cited critical gaps in the county’s traffic control framework, including poor coordination, lack of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, unclear parking guidelines, weak enforcement, and inadequate integration of transport planning with urban development. He urged the county government to strengthen collaboration with national road agencies to ensure seamless traffic flow, especially at junctions linking county roads to highways.

Kariti Ward MCA Hon. Jeremiah Makimi criticized enforcement officers for penalizing motorists in areas lacking proper signage, terming it unjust. He noted that disorganized parking systems have disproportionately affected pedestrians, who often navigate unsafe and congested spaces. His sentiments were supported by Hon. Bernard Gichangi who urged the County Executive to recruit additional enforcement staff to manage work pressure in the department of transport.

Nominated MCA Hon. Harrison Bundi emphasized that traffic inefficiencies extend beyond mobility, affecting key sectors such as the economy, health, and education. He called for the involvement of traffic police in reforms, alongside the creation of designated parking spaces for persons living with disabilities and expansion of pedestrian walkways.

The motion was passed during a session chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Jinaro Njamumo, with the Assembly directing the county executive to implement the resolutions within set timelines. Among the directives is the development of a comprehensive traffic management framework within 90 days, public notification of designated routes within 14 days, and submission of updated transport plans within three months.

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04/05/2026

𝗠𝗖𝗔𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The County Assembly has unanimously adopted a Motion seeking to enhance the registration, data management, and support framework for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), in a move aimed at strengthening inclusive governance and service delivery.

The Motion, sponsored by Nominated Member of County Assembly (MCA) Hon. Harrison Bundi, who represents persons with disabilities, underscores the necessity for the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) responsible for Gender, Culture, and Social Services to establish a comprehensive and verifiable database of PLWDs.

In his submission, Hon. Bundi emphasized that the absence of accurate and up-to-date data continues to impede effective policy formulation, equitable resource allocation, and access to critical social protection programmes.

While contributing to the debate, Murinduko Ward MCA Hon. Charles Nyamu raised concerns over systemic lapses in data collection within key sectors, particularly education. He noted with concern the lack of reliable records on learners with disabilities at the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) level, and called upon the relevant County departments and stakeholders to urgently institute corrective measures.

Nominated MCA Hon. Flacia Nduta underscored the importance of structured identification mechanisms within the education system to facilitate targeted interventions and provision of specialized services. She further urged the establishment of transparent criteria and systems for identifying beneficiaries eligible for tax reliefs and other statutory support programmes.

Nyangati Ward MCA Hon. Kenneth Mwendia supported the Motion, calling for the operationalization of a functional County Disabilities Board in line with existing legislative frameworks. He emphasized the centrality of credible data in planning and implementation, and encouraged coordinated support from leaders, development partners, and well-wishers to ensure provision of assistive devices such as wheelchairs based on assessed needs. He further advocated for strengthened partnerships to augment county resources and promote dignity and equality for all persons living with disabilities.

In his ruling, the Speaker, Hon. Muteti Murimi, directed the County Executive, through the Department of Gender, to expedite implementation of the resolutions contained therein, in accordance with the Assembly’s Standing Orders and relevant statutory provisions.

The Department is consequently expected to undertake a countywide registration exercise, enhance data collection systems, and operationalize all measures as resolved by the Assembly, marking a significant milestone towards deepening inclusivity and responsive governance within Kirinyaga County.

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21/04/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Members of the Health Committee in the County Assembly today held a consultative meeting with the Board of the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF) to review its performance one year after implementation. The session, chaired by Hon. Bernard Gichangi, examined the fund’s impact on healthcare delivery as well as emerging operational challenges across county health facilities.

FIF Board Chairperson Mr. Wilson Karathi described the fund as a major success, noting that it has strengthened the capacity of health facilities to deliver services. His remarks were echoed by County Director of Medical Services Dr. Esbon Gakuo, who said that operationalization of the Kirinyaga County FIF Act and its regulations has significantly improved revenue collection in health facilities.

However, the committee raised concerns over delays in the payment of casual workers. Hon. Gichangi questioned the sustainability of service delivery under such conditions, asking how workers were expected to report to duty without pay for over three months.

In response, Chief Officer for Health and Medical Services Dr. Stanley Muriithi attributed the delays to challenges in enrolling casual workers into the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Database (IPPD), which is managed by the national government. He assured the committee that measures are underway to secure payroll numbers for the affected workers by the end of the month.

When asked about promotion of health workers and understaffed health facilities, the Chief officer notified the committee that a total of Kes. 47 million will be set aside in the next financial year for the exercise. He also appealed to the committee for an additional budget allocation to cater for hiring of additional health workers.

The committee also sought clarification on financial allocations at the Kirinyaga County Referral Hospital. Members questioned why only KSh 42 million had been budgeted from KSh 159 million collected in the 2024/2025 financial year, against the KSh 127 million stipulated under the FIF Act. Dr. Muriithi explained that the county’s main health budget sufficiently covers routine operations, allowing facility-level collections to be directed toward urgent needs such as procuring essential medicines not supplied by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).

Vice Chairperson Hon. Grace Kamau urged board members to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the FIF Act to enhance effective oversight. Chairperson Hon. Gichangi directed the Board Chair to ensure all members undergo proper induction to better understand their roles and responsibilities under the law.

The meeting was also attended by Majority Leader Hon. Benson Ngahu, Majority Whip Hon. Daniel Kibinga, and nominated member Hon. Lydia Muriithi.

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08/04/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The County Assembly Committee on Health yesterday engaged Health Management Committees (HMCs) from four major public hospitals to review the implementation of the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF) Act, three years after its enactment.

The Committee, chaired by nominated Member Hon. Bernard Gichangi, met representatives from Kerugoya Level Five, Kimbimbi Level Four, Kianyaga Level Four and Sagana Level Four hospitals in a bid to access the strengths and challenges of implementation of the FIF act. The HMCs outlined progress made and challenges encountered in implementing the Act, which governs the use of internally generated revenue in health facilities.

At Sagana Sub-County Hospital, HMC Chairperson Mr. Munene Ngoru highlighted key infrastructural challenges, including a non-functional male ward which he described as a stalled project. He said that the building has not been handed over to the County government due to pending payments to the contractor.

He also raised concerns over delays in completing the trauma Centre being constructed by the Kenya National Highways Authority, noting that the situation has adversely affected emergency care for accident victims. Additionally, Mr. Munene noted that the ongoing construction of the Sagana Industrial Park has disrupted the hospital’s drainage system, hence the need for urgent intervention.

In Kianyaga Sub-County Hospital, HMC Chairperson Mr. Jeffither Njagi cited procurement delays, attributing them to a centralized requisition system serving all health facilities in the county.

Similar concerns were raised by Kerugoya Level Five Hospital HMC Chairperson Mr. Joseph Warutere, who also criticized budget ceilings imposed by the county executive, saying they were limiting effective service delivery and againist the provisions of the FIF Act.

Hon. Gichangi expressed concern over delayed salaries for casual workers across all four facilities, with HMC members acknowledging that the workers had not been paid for three months. They attributed the delay to pending payroll processing by the National Government through the Ministry of Public Service.

The chairperson questioned how the affected workers were expected to survive without pay even as he urged the committees to consider recommending their absorption into permanent and pensionable terms through the County Public Service Board.

Mutira Ward MCA Hon. Kinyua Wangui, cautioned HMC members to strictly adhere to legal provisions in the management of public funds, warning of legal consequences for any misuse. He also questioned the rationale behind budget caps, noting that the FIF Act allows hospitals to utilize up to 80 percent of their internally generated revenue for facility improvements.
“What is the purpose of budgeting when some areas remain underfunded despite available resources?” he posed.

Health Committee Vice Chairperson Hon. Grace Kamau urged HMC members to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the FIF Act to better understand their roles and responsibilities. Her remarks were echoed by Hon. Gichangi, who directed that all HMC members undergo mandatory formal induction.

Financial reports presented during the meeting indicated that Kerugoya Level Five Hospital had collected KSh 107 million as of December 31 2025. Kimbimbi, Kianyaga and Sagana Level Four hospitals reported collections of KSh 16.7 million, KSh 11.7 million and KSh 10.7 million respectively over the same period.

The Kirinyaga County Health Facility Improvement Fund Act, assented to in 2023 by Governor Anne Waiguru, requires health facilities to allocate 80 percent of their internally generated revenue towards service improvement.

Health Management Committees play a central role in ensuring accountability and effective utilization of these funds.

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05/04/2026

Happy Easter.

19/03/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

[𝟏𝟗/𝟎𝟑/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔]

The County Assembly leadership has reaffirmed their commitment to transparency and accountability following a training session on the implementation of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, a law aimed at tightening ethical standards in public service.

The session which brought together the Members of the Powers and Privileges Committee and the County Assembly Service Board was facilitated by Mr. Derrick Kaisha, an officer from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission on invitation by the Assembly leadership.

The Conflict of Interest Act , 2025 at its core introduces clear obligations for public officers and highlights actions that could compromise impartial decision-making. The law further seeks to address both actual and perceived conflicts of interest, emphasizing that even the appearance of impropriety could undermine public trust.

The MCAs and board members were appraised on various provisions of the act with disclosure and declaration of interest remaining a central pillar of the Act. The facilitator indicated that Members of County Assembly (MCAs) and staff are required to declare their assets, liabilities, and any personal interests that may intersect with their official duties. He added that timely disclosure was not only a legal requirement but also a safeguard for MCAs and staff.

On the issue of decision-making, the training highlighted that public officers are obligated to recuse themselves from any proceedings where a conflict arises. He further explained that such recusals must be formally recorded to ensure transparency and accountability in decision making.

The session also outlined the enforcement framework, with Mr. Kaisha pointing out that breaches of the law could attract administrative and criminal sanctions, often in collaboration with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. He stressed that enforcement is not solely the responsibility of external agencies, but also rests within internal Assembly structures, with the Powers and Privileges Committee which is chaired by the Speaker being identified as a key organ in upholding ethical conduct among MCAs. At the administrative level, the County Assembly Service Board was said to be responsible for operationalizing the Act within the County Assembly.

The session concluded with a call for collective responsibility by the Speaker, Hon. Muteti Murimi noting that the successful implementation of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025 depends on the synergy between legislative and administrative aspects of the Assembly. He underscored that the combined efforts of the Powers and Privileges Committee and the County Assembly Service Board are essential in translating the law into practical and sustainable ethical standards.

He reiterated his willingness to lead both the committee and the Board in acting decisively and impartially while dealing with matters on integrity as well as institutionalize the provisions of the Act at the Assembly and ensure that authority is exercised solely in public trust.

The training was attended by members of the committee including. Hon. Kinyua Wangui, Hon. Charles Nyamu, Hon. Timothy Kariuki, Hon. Joseph Kiragu, Hon Milker Thoithi, members of the board, Ms. Edith Kangangi and Mr. John Muchiri, the Clerk of the County Assembly Mr. Kamau Aidi alongside other members of staff.

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Muteti Murimi Charles Nyamu

11/03/2026

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Members of the County Assembly yesterday approved the Kirinyaga County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP) 2026 in line with Section 117 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

The approval followed the presentation of a report by the Budget and Appropriations Committee chaired by Kiini Ward MCA Hon. Geoffrey Gakuru. The committee informed the House that Kirinyaga County is projected to receive an equitable share of Sh6.22 billion in the next financial year, up from Sh6.15 billion allocated in the current financial year.

Members further noted that the County Executive has set an Own Source Revenue (OSR) target of Sh1.1 billion. According to the fiscal plan, ordinary revenue is expected to generate Sh500 million, the Facility Improvement Fund (FIF) Sh600 million, while the Kamweti Agricultural Training Centre is projected to contribute Sh7.5 million.

Despite approving the document, MCAs raised several concerns regarding the implementation and transparency of certain programmes. Members pointed out that the report provided limited information on the actual beneficiaries of the Wezesha Programme, which supports coffee, fish and rice farmers.

They also faulted the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance for failing to provide work plans for programmes funded through donor support. Additionally, legislators noted that the document did not clearly outline how funds from the Kenya Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (K-WASH) Programme had been utilised.

Concerns were also raised over staffing shortages in the Department of Agriculture, with MCAs observing that the county - whose economy largely depends on agriculture - continues to face a significant shortage of extension officers and other technical staff.

The Department of Roads and Infrastructure was also criticized for failing to clearly explain the criteria used to identify roads maintained through the Kenya Roads Board. Some members alleged that the current system has led to perceptions of favoritism in the allocation of road maintenance funds across wards.

Among its recommendations, the Budget and Appropriations Committee urged the County Executive to ensure that road maintenance, rehabilitation and repair funded through the Kenya Roads Board are implemented equitably so that all wards benefit from the allocation.

However, Murinduko Ward MCA Hon. Charles Nyamu challenged the proposal, arguing that equality in distribution does not reflect the realities on the ground.

“Mr. Speaker, Murinduko Ward covers about 159 square kilometers, while some wards measure as little as 17 square kilometers. It would not be fair for such wards to receive the same level of resources. We should be discussing equity rather than equality in road funding,” he said.

In response, Hon. Gakuru noted that geographical size is not the only factor considered in resource allocation, explaining that some smaller wards may have higher population densities and infrastructure needs.

The County Fiscal Strategy Paper provides a key framework for budgeting, planning and resource mobilization, and plays a crucial role in guiding the preparation of county budgets each financial year.

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