NYANDARUA COUNTY BUNGE BULLETIN WEEK FOURI 16TH- 29TH SEP TEMBER 2019 I ISSUE NO 016

Nyandarua MCAs pose for a photograph with the Deputy President when they visited him at his Karen home, NYANDARUA MCAs QUALITY TIME WITH THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT

Nyandarua MCAs recently held a consultative meeting with the Deputy President H.E. William Samoei Ruto at his Karen home in Nairobi. The leaders were making a follow up on the promises made by Jubilee Government during the campaign period with respect to development of the County. Among the issues presented to the Deputy President by the MCAs were in relation to connection of Nyandarua residents to the national electricity grid and promotion of Midlands Limited Company. The other issues were on upgrading of roads, provision of milk coolers, construction of On milk coolers, the Deputy President said five bridges, establishment of a University in coolers have so far been provided in Nyandarua and 25 Nyandarua and upgrading of JM. Hospital more are on the way. Olkalou. “The Ministry of Agriculture has developed designs While responding to their issues, the Deputy for the installations and we are only waiting for the President said 25,000 more homes will be County Government to do structures that shall connected to the national power grid n the next accommodate the coolers,” he said. one year at a cost of Kshs. 1.1 Billion. On Nyandarua University, the Deputy President said “Before we got into office in 2013, 21,000 that there exists a decision to collapse some homes had electricity power connected to their universities but promised Nyandarua issue shall be homes. We have increased the number to relooked into. 51,000 and we want the number to go even “The Government’s focus is now largely on TIVETS and higher,” he explained. a lot of sensitization needs to be done so that Kenyans On Midlands, the Deputy President said the can embrace them even National Government will intervene and support more because they will enable us achieve the big four it once the cases it has in court will be agenda,” he said. He also said the National Government will inject concluded. On JM Hospital, he called upon the County some money to support construction of Olkalou Government Stadium, upgrade of roads in the urban areas to invest more into giving it a facelift and added that and construction of bridges. support from the National Government shall be Among the bridges mentioned were Kaheho, considered. Gachuha and He hailed the good working relationship between the Wangui. MCAs and MPs in the County and emphasized on good leadership, fight against corruption and dedication to the course as the main ingredients for development. The deputy President further said that more Nyandarua people shall in future be considered for Public Appointments. NYANDARUA CPSB, COUNTY ATTORNEY NOMINEES APPROVED

Nyandarua County Assembly on Friday September 27,2019 approved the nominees for the second County Public Service Board (NCPSB) in a special sitting. While making his remarks after their approval, the Assembly Speaker Hon. Ndegwa Wahome,commended the good work done by the Committees in the process of vetting and tabling of their report in time. Vetting of the nominees for NCPSB had been carried out in the course of week by the Committee on Public Administration and ICT led by Engineer Ward MCA Hon. Samuel Njatha. On the other hand, Committee on Legal Affairs, Labour, Intergovernmental Relations and Coordination led by Karau Ward MCA Hon. Kenn Mukira vetted the nominee for the County Attorney’s position, Hon. Ann Wangechi Githinji. Hon. Njatha said the County Public Service is the engine of the service delivery in the county and the members of the board should be alive to the fact that the task ahead is huge and gratifying.Hon. Githinji was the first Speaker of Assembly and served between 2013 and 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Marathwada University in India, and a Bachelor of Social Legislation from the same University. She has also worked as the chairperson of the National Environment Trust Fund, and was a legal consultant for the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Institutions. The following are the new NCPSB members approved by the Assembly:

Ms. Ann Wangeci Githinji-the County Attorney nominee

Mr. William Goko Gatehi, 58.

He was nominated as the chairperson. He hails from Charagita Ward in Oljoro Orok Sub-county. He holds a degree in Business Administration from USIU and is currently working in his founded WIGO Company of secretarial practices.

Dr. James Ndirangu Kung’u, 50.

He was nominated as the secretary to the board. He holds a PhD- Business Administration from JKUAT, Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance option) from Methodist University, a degree in Business Administration from International University in and currently working in Laikipia University as a Senior Lecturer. Mr. John Mwangi Maina, 52,

He hails from Gathaara Ward and has been nominated as a member of the board. He holds a Master’s degree in Religion from African Nazarene University, a Diploma in Law and he is currently a church minister.

Mr. Gabriel Githinji Kimotho, 53,

He hails from Mirangine Ward and is nominated as a member of the board. He holds a Master’s degree from University of Nairobi and recently coordinated the just concluded National Population and Housing Census in Nyandarua County. He also worked as a Principal for Brookhurst International School. Mr. Filbert Sammy Gitiha, 60,

He hails from Kipipiri Ward in Kipipiri Sub-County. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Management University of Africa and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance option) from Kenya Methodist University. He has worked in various boards among them County Land Management Board, Nyandarua Trade Development Fund Board and others. GARBAGE COLLECTION TRUCKS AND THE SCHEDULE OF GARBAGE COLLECTION IN NYANDARUA

Hon. Isaac Kung’u, Wanjohi Ward MCA has this afternoon tabled a response to a statement sought regarding the status of garbage collection trucks and the schedule of garbage collection in Nyandarua County. It is noted that Nyandarua County has three refuse collection trucks which are operational and are shared between sub-counties. One of the truck, 18CG014A operates between OL’Kalou and Kipipiri Sub- Counties, 18CG034A operating between Ndaragwa and OL’Jororok Sub-Counties, and 18CG035A serving Kinangop Sub-County. “It is also important to note that in Nyandarua we have four towns and trading centers with refuse chambers, that is, Engineer, Njabini, Ndunyu Njeru and OL’Kalou.” The Chairperson to the Committee on Health Services said. However, Hon. Gathungu Kamau, the MCA for Leshau Pondo Ward has maintained that Mbuyu Disposal site which is alleged to be fenced and not in use is a land that belongs to the department of Youths, Sports and the Arts. “Garbage collection is an important component of any town and Ward in the County and therefore effective garbage collection ensures timely disposal of the garbage. I urge the County Government to support the activity to combat any health hazards that may be posed by unmanaged garbage.” Hon. Ngumo Ngamau added. The Committee therefore recommended for a dumpsite n every Sub-County and the concerned department to come up with a Solid Waste Management Policy.

HON. MUGWANJA MAKES PRONOUNCEMENTS ON FY 2020/ 2021 ADP

The CECM in charge of Finance and Economic Development Hon. Mary Mugwanja recently made pronouncements on the County Government’s Annual Development Plan (ADP) for the 2020/ 2021 financial year on the floor of the House. The ADP s a document that comprises a one-year extract of the five-year County Integrated Development plan (CIDP), and serves as a basis for development of the County Annual Budget. According to Hon. Mugwanja, the key programmes identified require Kshs. 7308.88 Million to implement, and added that proper revenue raising measures will be put in place to ensure that this money is realized Among the identified measures she said include ntroduction of new revenue streams, reducing charges seen to encourage evasion and avoidance of tax obligations by tax payers as well as undertaking aggressive enforcement campaigns to ensure the County reaps maximumly from the dentified revenue sources. “Additionally, the County will facilitate the iaison office to mobilize resources from development partners, among others,” she said. It is envisaged that with the implementation of the identified programmes, the County will contribute greatly towards the betterment of the livelihoods of the County residents and stakeholders, actualizing the National Development Blue Print (Vision 2030), the National Government Big Four Agenda and internationally acceded conventions. “The County strategic priorities for the financial year 2020/2021 will be majorly in the implementation flagship projects,” she added. In her pronouncement, Hon. Mugwanja indicated that the Department of Transport, Energy and Public Works will take the lion share of Kshs. 375 million that shall be spent on expansion of the road network and inhouse roads and maintenance machinery. Kshs. 110 million on will be spent on students’ bursary, Kshs. 80 million on development of a potatoes and fruits processing plant while Kshs. 70 million shall be spent on youth empowerment. The document was committed to sectorial committees and will later be subjected to public participate before being debated in the House for approval.

ATC AND AMS APPEAL FOR REINSTATEMENT OF REVOLVING FUND

Oljoro Orok Agricultural Training Center (ATC)’s Principal and Agricultural Mechanization Services (AMS)’s Manager are appealing for reinstatement of a revolving fund that initially financially supported the institutions but was later scrapped at the advent of devolution. "We are experiencing problems due to intermittent funding, unclear funding procedures, lack of autonomy in decision making and lack of an institutional bank account," said the ATC principal Mr. Maina S.M. The two heads of institutions were speaking to the Assembly’s Committee on Finance and Economic Planning which visited their nstitutions recently. iThe Committee through its chairperson, Hon. Suleiman Kihika supported the idea of reinstatement of the fund saying it will enable the ATC to hold many trainings, have a constant supply of seedlings for sale to the public and establish better nurseries in response to the high demand for fruit seedlings These institutions are important in the Agricultural sector especially in realization of the Big Four Agenda of the Jubilee government. Other MCAs present during the visit include the vice-chairperson, Hon. Margaret Ireri, Wanjohi Ward MCA Hon. Isaac Kung'u, and specially elected members Hon. Loise Kimondo, Hon. Kariuki Ngaruiya, Hon. Mary Waweru.

A FOLLOW UP ON INSTALLATION OF TRANSFORMERS IN THE COUNTY

Weru Ward MCA Hon. Mbogo Mburu yesterday gave a response to a statement sought by his Githabai Ward counterpart Hon. Rimui Kaiyani on the status of installation of electricity transformers in the County. Hon. Mburu who is also the Chairperson of Transport, Energy and Public Works Committee assured the House that the procurement process of the same is going on smoothly. “Implementation of the transformers program will begin soon. We confirmed that payments were made and Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) responded in early July,” he added. REREC is supporting the programme with a matching fund. This is a kitty that the corporation supports a programme with, which is usually equivalent to what the County Government has invested in the particular programme. Rurii Ward MCA, Hon. Mburu Githinji wanted to know whether the wards will now get more than one transformer following introduction of the matching fund which raised the programme kitty from Kshs. 16.5 M to Kshs. 33M. Hon Mbogo responded that with an increment of funding of the said programme, some wards would get more than one transformer.

INSIDE THE 2017/2018 BUDGET IMPLEMENATION SCORE CARD

It was further noted that the quality of work done in most roads in the wards was poor and there’s need for completion of these roads to make them motorable. Another concern was that the boda boda shed at Gathaara is yet to be completed yet money had already been allocated. On issues addressing the contractors Karau Specially Elected Member, Hon. Esther and suppliers who were paid before Mwangi on Thursday gave response to a the end of the last financial year, it was statement sought by North Kinangop MCA, Hon. reported that all complete projects Edinald Wambugu King’ori on the status of the were paid but some bills were still implementation of the budget for the FY pending in the system and would be 2017/2018. paid upon completion. The statement was triggered by a case where many suppliers and contractors were awarded tenders at the end of the financial year,completed their jobs but were not paid. The Committee on Transport, Energy and Public Works led by its chairperson Hon. Mbogo Mburuinvestigating the matter visited Wanjohi Ward, Leshau Pondo Ward, Central Ward and Gathaara Ward. The committee observed that majority of the funded projects were complete but a few were in progress.

TUG ON WAR TEAM PROMISES TO RETAIN ITS CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

Nyandarua County Assembly tug-of-war team (in jungle green and blue sweaters) which is the defending champion for the game in the County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) is warming up for the 2nd Edition of the same that will be held in from Monday next week. We wish them well. The team recently practiced with Laikipia (in yellow).

NYANDARUA SPEAKER FLAGS OFF SPORTS TEAMS FOR CASA GAMES

Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker, Hon. Ndegwa Wahome on Friday flagged off the Assembly sports teams at the Assembly ground. The teams are set to participate in the County Assembly Sports Association (CASA) games from Monday, September 30, 2019 in Eldoret, .Speaking during the event, the Speaker expressed his confidence in the teams urging them to make him proud especially at this time when he is serving as the CAF chairman.“I have confidence in the teams and I hope you will make me proud. This time round, I will not only be representing the Nyandarua County Assembly but also CAF,” he said.Furthermore, he urged the team to put in their best effort to ensure they bring many if not all trophies home.The games that the Assembly shall take part in are Darts, soccer, volleyball, pool table, table tennis, scrabble, Badminton, tag of war, chess, draft, athletics, golf, choir and beauty pageantry. WE VALUE YOUR FEED BACK County Assembly chambers,Olkalou @NyandaruaCA Nyandarua County Assembly http:/assembly.nyandarua.go [email protected] +254743079333