A section of lawmakers from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have raised concerns over a meeting between Ndindi Nyoro and Governor Anne Waiguru.
The lawmakers opposed Nyoro’s plan to increase county allocations.
“Today, we held a meeting with the Council of Governors, Chairperson Gov Ann Waiguru. Gov Gladys Wanga, Gov Sang and Gov Kahiga attended,” Nyoro stated.
“The meeting made gains in unlocking the County Governments Additional Allocation Bill,” he revealed.
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale was the first to oppose the meeting arguing that the lawmaker sidelined the Senate.
“Ndindi Nyoro you are leading the National Assembly team, and I am leading the Senate team at this important mediation talks.Meeting the governors alone is the best way on how NOT to make the mediation talks succeed,” Khalwale warned.
He indicated that the meeting could prolong the impasse.
Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa termed the meeting null and void.
“This meeting is deemed null and void. The County Governments Additional Allocation Bill, having been passed by the Senate with amendments, faced rejection of said amendments by the National Assembly,” he explained.
“Consequently, the Bill was referred to a Mediation Committee, co-chaired by Senator Boni Khalwale and Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro.”
“My concern lies in understanding why Ndindi would engage with the Council of Governors alone regarding a contested matter, akin to a judge meeting a suspect or witness before a hearing.”
“The Senate is the only institution mandated to protect the interests of counties!”
“In the interim, it is imperative for the Senate to assert itself and cease playing second fiddle. Meanwhile, the Committee has yet to conclude its deliberations and table a report.”
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