Representation Is The Backbone Of The Legislative House

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Members of County Assemblies or any legislative House are representatives of citizens. Kenya is a democratic republic grounded on the election of leaders by citizens. With devolution, leaders are proximal to their electorates enhancing the spirit of representation as opposed to when we had only one legislative House. This greatly helps the country to achieve what the drafters of 2010 Constitution envisioned by introducing County Governments…..Read More

To Cap Or Not Cap The Number Of Committees In County Assemblies

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A few months ago, Senators raised concern over the number of Committees a single Member of County Assembly(MCA) can serve in if they are to remain productive and add value to the activities of the committee. Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa allegedly opened a can of worms when he sought to proposal legislation that would essentially cap the number of Committees of a County Assembly at 14. He further wanted to limit MCAs to serving in a maximum of two committees…..Read More

Learning From The Best: Kirinyaga County Assembly Committee On Powers And Privileges Benchmarks With The National Assembly

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In a strategic move aimed at fortifying the efficiency of its legislative framework and operations, the committee on Powers and Privileges of Kirinyaga County Assembly embarked on a benchmarking exercise with their counterparts at the National Assembly. spearheaded by the Chairperson of the Committee who also serves as the Speaker of the County Assembly Hon. Muteti Murimi the inititive aimed to draw best practices observed by the National Assembly to enhance the functionality of the County’s legislative body…….Read More

Siaya County Assembly PAIC : The Benchmark for Fiscal Oversight

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The County Assembly of Siaya is making headlines with its exemplary focus on the effective operation of the Public Accounts and Investment Committee. Recognizing the crucial role this committee plays in fostering good governance, fiscal responsibility and public trust, Siaya County has seen significant strides in the efficient utilization of public funds and overall County development…….Read More

Promoting Public Participation as A Constitutional Imperative in Kirinyaga County Assembly

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The Constitution of Kenya 2010 emphasizes the importance of achieving a participatory democracy where the citizens are actively involved and engaged. The legal framework for public participation is embedded in various articles of the Constitution of Kenya. article 1 of the Constitution of Kenya commences with a profound statement asserting that all sovereign power belongs to the people….Read More

The towering giant of Kaeris Ward,Turkana County

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Honorable Patrick Napion Ewoton is a ranking Member of County Assembly of Turkana who has served three consecutive terms since March 2013. Before joining Politics, he was a dedicated teacher who left the Teachers Service Commission as a Head teacher. Napion is a good debater who has contributed immensely in the House Business in various Motions, Bills, Statements and participated in international benchmarking and exchange programs. Among the countries he has visited in his quest to sharpen his legislative skills are; Singapore, Malaysia and Brazil.….Read More