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County Assembly - Nyeri

2 weeks ago

REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF NYERI1. Request for statement by Narumoru- Kiamathaga Ward MCA Hon. Martin Matu on whether the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Aquaculture has taken any investigative initiative to confirm the alleged circulation of substandard fertilizers and the steps being taken to ensure that the farmers in Nyeri County purchase safe and efficient fertilizers, seeds and chemicals.2. Karima Ward MCA Hon. Eunice Wagakia) On the plans by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to drain the storm water runoff at Gikeu Dumpsite.b) In a different statement, Hon. Eunice directed questions to the Committee on Water and Sanitation Services on the plans regarding actualization of the Witima Irrigation Project.c) Further, the Karima Ward Representative urged the County Executive to urgently undertake maintenance of drainage systems across the County through unclogging all the drainage systems and clearing the bushes in order to protect the residents from adverse effects of floods as well as ensure public health and safety. She noted that Karima Ward has been experiencing floods during the rainy seasons as the storm water runoff from Othaya Town flows from the drainage system along Nyeri-Kiria-ini Road all the way to Gathabara Stream.d) In a separate statement, Hon. Eunice raised a question on the safety measures to be put in place in order to protect the public from the potential dangers of the open and unproductive Kamoini dam in Karima Ward.e) Hon. Eunice has also requested on whether the Department of Agriculture and Livestock would consider facilitating modification of Karima-Giathege Rabbit House in order to convert it to a well-equipped Dairy Centre. 3. Hon. Janet Kamiru has directed a statement:a) To the Committee on Transport, Public Works and Infrastructure on whether the Department of Transport has already developed the Nyeri County Regulations on motor cycles. Hon. Janet has also requested the Department to enumerate the departmental collaborative efforts aimed at combating noise pollution emanating from the motor cycles and the extent of enforcement of the existing motor cycle regulations. 4. The Gakawa Ward MCA Hon. Charity Wangui has requested the Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development to furnish the County Assembly with a list of all public land in Gakawa Ward under the ownership and management of the County Government of Nyeri including those hosting cultural halls, Early Childhood Development Education Centres (ECDEs) Vocational Training Centres(VTCs) and cattle dips among other County institutions. The Department should also provide details on the total acreage of every piece of public land and their respective location. ... See MoreSee Less

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County Assembly - Nyeri

2 weeks ago

APPROVED BUSINESS FOR 2ND AND 3RD APRIL, 2024a. PAPERS LAID1. Report of the County Public Accounts Committee on the Auditor General Report on the Financial Statements of County Executive of Nyeri for the year ended 30th June, 2021Hon. Margaret Muthoni Kuruga, Chairperson, County Public Accounts Committee2. Second Supplementary Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2023/20243. Report of the Auditor General on Nyeri Health Services Fund for the year ended 30th June, 20234. Report of the Auditor General on County Assembly of Nyeri for the year ended 30th June, 20235. Report of the Auditor General on County Executive of Nyeri for the year ended 30th June, 20236. Report of the Auditor General on Nyeri County Enterprise Development Fund for the year ended 30th June, 20237. Report of the Auditor General on County Assembly of Nyeri Car Loan and Mortgage (Staff) Fund for the year ended 30th June, 20238. Report of the Auditor General on County Revenue Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2023 – County Government of Nyeri9. Report of the Auditor General on Nyeri County Elimu Fund for the year ended 30th June, 202310. Report of the Auditor General on Receiver of Revenue Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2023 – County Government of Nyeri11. Report of the Auditor General on Nyeri County Executive Car Loan and Mortgage (Staff) Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2023 Hon. James Kanyugo Mwangi, Leader of the Majority Party 12. Progress Report of the Finance and Economic Planning Committee on 2nd Quarter Waiver Report for financial year 2023/202413. Progress Report of the Finance and Economic Planning Committee on 2nd Quarter Financial Statements Report for financial year 2023/202414. Progress Report of the Finance and Economic Planning Committee on 2nd Quarter Receiver of Revenue Financial Report for the year ended 31st December, 2023 Hon. Atanasio Gichohi Kabaire, Chairperson, Finance and Economic Planningb. MOTION1. To adopt the Report of the County Public Accounts Committee on the Auditor General Report on the Financial Statements of County Executive of Nyeri for the year ended 30th June, 2021 Hon. Margaret Muthoni Kuruga, Chairperson, County Public Accounts Committeec. RESPONSE TO STATEMENTS1. Response by Chairperson of the Committee on Water and Sanitation Services to Hon. Atanasio Gichohi Kabaire, MCA, Mukurwe-ini West Ward regarding the relocation of Gura- TEAWASCO intake.2. Response by the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to Hon. Sabastian Mugo Theuri, MCA, Wamagana Ward on whether the Department conducts sensitization Programmes on the importance and benefits accruing from Artificial insemination.3. Response by the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to Hon. Sabastian Mugo Theuri, MCA, Wamagana Ward regarding the measures put in place to safeguard Macadamia farmers against exploitation by Local Macadamia processors and brokers.4. Response by the Chairperson of the Committee on Transport, Public Works and Infrastructure to Hon. Gibson Wahinya Kuria, MCA, Dedan Kimathi Ward on power outage at Karangia Shopping Centre and its environs as a result of a transformer breakdown. 5. Response by the Chairperson of the Committee on Water and Sanitation Services to Hon. Charity Wangui Wachira, MCA, Gakawa Ward on measures put in place to safeguard Communities neighboring the dams from damages resulting from dams’ leakages ... See MoreSee Less

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County Assembly - Nyeri

3 weeks ago

STATEMENTS SOUGHT BY HON. MEMBERS Request for statement by Hon. Patrick Karanja on whether the deducted monies from each Community Health Promoter stipends have been remitted to National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). He further sought a response on the steps that the Department will take in order to ensure that all the Community Health Promoters in Nyeri County are covered under the recently established Social Health Insurance Fund.In a different statement, Hon. Karanja raised questions on the reasons for the delay in fully constituting the Nyeri County Inspectorate Unit and when the vacant positions within the Directorate of County Inspectorate Unit will be filled as provided under the staff establishment. Hon. Johnstone Kamau (Mugunda Ward) sought a statement on when the Department of Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development plans to survey Nyeri/Ngarengiro-573 and Nyeri/Ngarengiro- 626 plots. Hon. Kamau is also calling upon the relevant Department to urgently repair the footbridge which connects Kiawara town in Mugunda Ward and Lachuta Primary School in Gatarkwa since it is in a dilapidated state thereby posing risks to the residents. Hon. Cyrus Ndiritu ( Mukurwe-ini Central Ward) directed a statement to the Committee on Youth and Sports on whether the Department is aware that the perimeter wall around Ruring’u Stadium is being vandalized and if there are plans to have the stadium under security surveillance in order to safeguard its infrastructural facilities against further destruction. ... See MoreSee Less

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County Assembly - Nyeri

4 weeks ago

CONSIDERATION OF THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF NYERI DRAFT STRATEGIC PLANMembers of the public are invited to share their views and suggestions on the Draft Strategic Plan 2024-2029.Access the Draft Third Strategic Plan through this link-www.nyeriassembly.go.ke/strategic-plan ... See MoreSee Less

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County Assembly - Nyeri

1 month ago

GOVERNOR MUTAHI KAHIGA SIGNS INTO LAW THE NYERI COUNTY ALCOHOLIC DRINKS CONTROL BILL, 2023The Speaker Hon. James Gichuhi accompanied by the Majority Leader Hon. James Kanyugo and the Chairperson Committee on Legal Affairs, Public Service and Administration Committee Hon. (Eng.) Clement Warutere together with Hon. Members this morning witnessed the signing to law of the Nyeri County Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2023 by the Governor H.E Mutahi Kahiga.This Bill provides for the management, control, licensing and regulation of the production, sale, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic drinks; and for connected purposes.Speaking during the Assent, Governor Kahiga applauded Nyeri MCAs for the bold move and swift approval of the Bill which aims to weed out the dangerous or substandard alcoholic drinks in the county. He added that this will pave way for the implementation of requisite measures to eradicate the illicit brews. The Governor implored upon the church and County officials to stand firm and support his government in its war on toxic alcoholic drinks. In his remarks, the Speaker Hon. James Gichuhi hailed the Nyeri MCAs for subjecting the Bill to extensive public participation and adhering to the provisions of Article 10 of the Constitution which lists public participation as one of the national values and principles of governance, emphasizing that all sovereign power belongs to the people. The Speaker emphasized that the fight against poisonous alcohol is a collective responsibility and urged the people of Nyeri to be vigilant in combating the alcohol menace. The Majority Leader and Mahiga Ward MCA lauded the Nyeri legislators for their commitment to eradicate illicit brews in the County. He called upon all the Nyeri residents to condemn in the strongest terms possible irresponsible alcohol consumption adding that alcoholism is an obstacle to development. The Nyeri MCAs have emphasized the need to have regulations in order to enforce the Act Present during the assent were; Nyeri Senator Hon. Wamatinga Wahome, the Deputy Governor H.E Kinaniri Waroe, Nyeri Mp Hon. Mathenge Duncan, a section of EALA MPS led by Hon. Kanini Kega, the Clerk of the Assembly Mr. Jenard Mwiggeh, the County Secretary Mr. Ben Gachichio, CECS, Government Officials among others. ... See MoreSee Less

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