Mandate

Role of the County Assembly of Nyeri

  1. Representation- One of the critical roles of the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) is to represent the residents of their respective wards in the County Assembly. The MCAs have a duty to maintain close contact with the electorate and consult on issues before or under discussion in the County Assembly, present views, opinions and proposals of the electorate to the County Assembly, attend sessions of the County Assembly and its committees and provide a linkage between the county assembly and the electorate on public service delivery.
  2. Legislation-The County Assembly of Nyeri is mandated to make laws and policies that are necessary for the effective performance of the functions and exercise of the powers of the County Government under the 4th schedule of the Constitution.   
  3. Oversight-The County Assembly while respecting the principle of the separation of powers, has the mandate to exercise oversight over the County Executive Committee and any other County Executive Organs.
  4. Approving of plans and policies- The county assembly is mandated to receive and approve plans and policies for: – the management and exploitation of the county’s resources; the development and management of its infrastructure and institutions.
  5. Vetting and approval-To vet and approve nominees for appointment to county public offices.
  6. Consider County Government Budget Estimates- Section 131 of the Public Finance Management Act states that the County Assembly shall consider the County Government budget estimates with a view of approving them, with or without amendments. Any recommendations by the County Assembly should take into account the views of the County Executive Committee Member for finance and the Public.
  7. Approve borrowing by County Government- Article 212 of the Constitution provides that a County Government may borrow only when the loan is guaranteed by the National Government and with the approval of the County Assembly.
  8. Approve county development planning- section 8 of the County Government Act provides that one of the roles of the County Assembly is to approve County Development Planning.
  9. To perform any other role set out by the Constitution or legislation.

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HOUSE APPROVES THE NYERI COUNTY FINANCE BILL, 2023The County Assembly of Nyeri has this morning approved the Nyeri County Finance Bill, 2023 which provides for the amendment of the Nyeri County Revenue Administration Act, 2014 in relation to taxes, fees and charges for various services and other revenue raising measures.While moving the motion for third reading, the Chairperson Finance and Economic Planning Committee and Mukurwe-ini West Ward MCA Hon. Atanasio Kabaire noted that the Committee held public participation forums in all the eight Sub Counties in Nyeri and collected the views of the public. He further highlighted that some of the submissions by various stakeholders and members of the public were incorporated in the BillIn a sitting Chaired by the Speaker Hon. James Gichuhi, the Hon. Members supported the Finance Bill with amendments and having passed all the requisite processes, the Bill will now be forwarded for assent by H.E Governor Mutahi Kahiga. ... See MoreSee Less
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COMMITTEES VET TWO CHIEF OFFICER NOMINEES AND MEMBER MUKURWE-INI SUB- COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD NOMINEEThe County Assembly of Nyeri Committee on Physical Planning, Housing and Urbanization chaired by Rware Ward MCA Hon. Simon Mbogo has this morning conducted approval hearings for the Chief Officer Nominee for Lands, Physical Planning and Housing Mr. Fredrick Macharia forwarded to the Assembly by H.E the Governor Mutahi Kahiga.In a different sitting, the Committee on Transport chaired by Naromoru/ Kiamathaga Ward MCA Hon. Martin Matu has also vetted the Nominee for the position of Chief Officer Transport, Public Works and Infrastructure Ms. Anne Magdaline Kihagi forwarded to the Assembly by H.E the Governor Mutahi Kahiga.In another sitting, the Committee on Health Services chaired by Dedan Kimathi Ward MCA Hon. Gibson Wahinya has vetted the Nominee for appointment as Member of Mukurwe-ini Sub- County Hospital Board (Faith Based Organization Category) Rev. Richmond Macharia.The Committees will subsequently compile reports on the suitability of the Nominees and table their reports before the Assembly for approval. ... See MoreSee Less
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VETTING PROCEEDINGSThe County Assembly of Nyeri Committees on Transport, Physical Planning and Health Services will today vet Nominees as per the attached schedule. ... See MoreSee Less
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