Bill on county control set for Senate review

The Senate Majority Leader, Prof Kithure Kindiki, has said the County Government (amendment) Bill was one of the best in terms of supporting devolution. PHOTO | ANN KAMONI | FILE  NATION MEDIA GROUP

In Summary

• Nandi Senator Stephen Sang’ said unlike previous opposition that the Bill had generated, many governors had since changed their position
• The Senate Majority Leader, Prof Kithure Kindiki, said the Bill was one of the best in terms of supporting devolution

By Nation Reporter
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The Senate has agreed to have a fresh look into the issues raised by governors and other interested parties on the County Government (amendment) Bill.

They said the Bill that seeks to create County Development Boards was not meant to usurp the powers of the executive at the county level as it has been widely perceived.

Nandi Senator Stephen Sang’, who sponsored the Bill, said unlike previous opposition that the Bill had generated, many governors had since changed their position. Debate on the Bill ended on Tuesday.

ATTITUDE CHANGE

“For the last one week, there is attitude change and people have appreciated that this Bill is meant to enhance service delivery at the counties as opposed to fighting governors,” said Mr Sang’.

He said the Senate committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights would factor in the recommendations that came up as they engage various players who included the Commission on the Implementation of the Constitution.

The Senate Majority Leader, Prof Kithure Kindiki, said the Bill was one of the best in terms of supporting devolution as it promoted sharing of responsibilities to enhance service delivery, and urged governors to support it.