Nyota Ya Nyeri – Issue 008

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𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐈 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐎Konyu Ward MCA, Hon. Julius Kamiri has called on the Department of Water,Environment and Climate Change to urgently procure and dispatch water pipes to Mathira Water and Sanitation Company Limited ( MAWASCO)noting that during the Financial Year 2025/2026, the County Assembly of Nyeri approved an allocation of KShs. 1 Million under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action( FLLOCA) Programme and Kshs. 2 Million under the Ward Specific Programme to facilitate the purchase and installation of the pipes.The lawmaker sought an explanation as to why the Department is yet to procure and supply the pipes to the water company. The Representative demanded specific timelines for the procurement, delivery and installation of the pipes to ensure residents benefit from the project without further delay. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 day ago

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓, 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃Members of the County Assembly on Wednesday approved a report on consideration of the First, Second and Third Quarter Budget Implementation and Project Status Reports for the Financial year 2025/2026.The reports were prepared in accordance with Section 166 of the Public Finance Management Act (CAP 412A)In a report presented by the Chairperson Budget and Appropriations Committee Hon. Erastus Karanja, the House resolved that despite the positive growth in Own Source Revenue collection, the County Executive should strengthen revenue mobilization by enhancing the efficiency of revenue collection systems, broadening the revenue base and improving compliance through effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms. Further, the strong revenue performance demonstrated by Rural Facilities Level 2 and 3 should be sustained through continued enhancement of revenue collection strategies and effective financial management practices.That, the County Executive should institute measures to contain the wage bill and ensure that expenditure on compensation to employees remains within the prescribed thresholds in the Public Finance Management Act (CAP 412A).The County Executive should expedite the implementation of development projects by ensuring the timely completion of project planning, preparation of Bills of Quantities, procurement processes, and contract awards immediately after the commencement of the financial year.Finally, the County Executive should prioritize the settlement of outstanding pending bills through enhanced expenditure planning, timely payments and improved cash flow management to prevent further accumulation of arrears. ... See MoreSee Less

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𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐈 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐊𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀/ 𝐊𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓Konyu Ward MCA( Hon. Julius Kamiri)has requested a statement from the Committee on Water and Sanitation Services regarding the specific timelines for the commencement and completion of drilling works for the Kahara/ Kiamabara Borehole Project, noting that the County Assembly of Nyeri approved an allocation of KShs. 5.8 Million for the project during 2024/2025 Financial Year. The Ward Representative observed that the prolonged delay has denied residents access to an essential service that was duly budgeted for and approved by the Assembly.The Committee is expected to explain why the implementing agency, the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, has failed to commence the drilling works despite the approved funding. ... See MoreSee Less

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𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐊𝐈 𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐈 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐋 𝐍𝐈Ñ𝐎 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒The Deputy Speaker and Ruring'u Ward MCA Hon. Samuel Kariuki has called on the County Executive to strengthen preparedness for the anticipated El Niño rains and safeguard residents from potential impacts.In a statement directed to the Committee on Social Services and Special Progrmes, the Ward Representative sought clarification on the County Government's collaboration with the National Government and other relevant agencies, as well as the funds allocated for preparedness, mitigation and emergency response interventions. The Legislator also inquired about ongoing efforts to clear drainage systems, culverts and storm water channels to minimize flooding.Additionally, Hon. Kariuki sought to know the long-term measures being implemented to harness the expected above-normal rainfall, including rainwater harvesting, water storage and support for agricultural production. ... See MoreSee Less

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𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘The County Assembly of Nyeri this morning received the organizing team of the County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) who visited Nyeri County as part of an inspection exercise in preparation for the 2026 CASA games. Nyeri is among the proposed host Counties for this year's games, with the visit focusing on assessing Nyeri's preparedness and suitability to host the event. ... See MoreSee Less

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Nyota Ya Nyeri – Issue 008

Nyota Ya Nyeri - Issue 008