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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SECTORAL COMMITTEES CONDUCT VETTING FOR THE CHIEF OFFICERS NOMINEES!The County Assembly of Nyeri Sectoral Committees yesterday conducted approval hearings for the 8 Chief Officers Nominees forwarded to the Assembly by Nyeri Governor H.E Mutahi Kahiga. 1. Lucy Ndumba Kiogora- Governor’s Office2. James Gichuki Kiretai- Education3. Wilson Kiiru Maringa- Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries4. Mercy Wanjiku Ngacha- Economic and Planning5. Benard Kiama Kariuki- Water and Irrigation 6. Joel Mwai Gethi- Gender and Social Services7. Adan Edin Ibrahim- Health Services8. Joseph Kanyi King’ori- County Public Service and AdministrationThe Committees will subsequently compile reports on the suitability of Nominees and table them before the Honourable House for adoption. ... See MoreSee Less
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VETTING PROCEEDINGS PLEASE BE NOTIFIED.The County Assembly of Nyeri Committees will vet 8 Nominees for appointment as Chief Officers today 20th March, 2023 at the County Assembly as per the attached schedule. ... See MoreSee Less
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VETTING PROCEEDINGS PLEASE BE NOTIFIED.The County Assembly of Nyeri Committees will vet 8 Nominees for appointment as Chief Officers tomorrow 20th March, 2023 at the County Assembly as per the attached schedule. ... See MoreSee Less
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TRADE COMMITTEE SITE VISIT TO CHAKA MARKETThe County Assembly of Nyeri Committee on Trade & Co-operatives Development Chaired by Iria-ini Ward MCA (Mathira) Hon. David Kabatha conducted a site visit to Chaka Market with an aim to address various challenges facing the traders. Key among them was a concern raised by Thegu- River Ward MCA Hon. Patrick Kanyi seeking its intervention over lack of a sign board directing the customers/ motorists into Chaka market. Hon. Kanyi noted that the traders in Chaka Market have a conducive environment to sell their goods and services. However, their efforts to effectively sell their goods have been fruitless due to lack of a sign post indicating direction as well as guiding the customers and therefore called upon the Trade Committee to deliberate on the matter and ensure a signboard is erected to guide the customers. The Committee will soon compile a report on the various challenges faced by the traders and table its recommendations before the Honourable House. ... See MoreSee Less
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SITE VISIT TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF LAND DISPUTE BETWEEN KABENDERA PUBLIC NURSERY SCHOOL AND DIOCESE OF NYERI TRUSTEES. The County Assembly Committee on Physical Planning, Housing and Urbanization Chaired by Rware Ward MCA Hon. Simon Mbogo conducted a site visit to Kabendera Public Nursery school in Mugunda Ward with an aim to resolve the land dispute between parents of Kabendera public Nursery school and the Diocese of Nyeri Trustees.The site visit was prompted by a petition presented before the County Assembly of Nyeri by parents of Kabendera Public Nursery School and Kabendera Community seeking the interventions of the House to investigate the unclear re- allocation of plot no. Gatarakwa/ GatarakwaBlk 1/199 belonging to Kabendera Public Nursery School and to have the land returned to the rightful owner.In their prayer, the petitioners noted that the aforementioned land has been reserved for Kabendera Public Nursery School since 1987 and that a land search conducted sometime in the year 2000 can confirm the same with the registered owner being the Government of Kenya. Their major bone of contention is that on 10th December, 2020, the aforementioned land was acquired by the Diocese of Nyeri Trustees and a Title Deed was subsequently issued on 14th December, 2020 under very unclear circumstances. They also noted that a land search conducted on 11th January, 2021 indicates that the land changed ownership to the Diocess of Nyeri Trustees.The Committee on Physical planning will soon hold a consultative meeting with the Diocese of Nyeri Trustees in order to facilitate open dialogue, Identify the root of the problem and subsequently table a report with its recommendations before the House. ... See MoreSee Less
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