Tuesday, 29 April, 2025
Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation raises concerns over lack of regulations in Kwale County
Kwale CountyMonday, 28th April 2025
The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has voiced serious concerns over the operations of Kwale County, citing a lack of the necessary regulations required for proper governance.
During a series of meetings held in Kwale County, Senators, led by Committee Chairperson Senator Mwenda Gataya (Tharaka Nithi) expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation in the County regarding various regulations required for operations. They urged Governor Fatuma Achani to ensure that all operations within her government are aligned with the law.
"We you Governor Achani to put your house in order and ensure that all activities within the County are guided by the appropriate legal frameworks," Senator Mwenda said.
Governor Achani promises action
In the meeting, Governor Fatuma Achani who was accompanied by Members of the Executive Committee admitted that there were challenges but assured the Senators that she was committed to rectifying the situation.
"I acknowledge the challenges that have been highlighted and I assure you that my administration will work tirelessly to ensure all operations are regularised," Governor Achani said.
MCAs decry Executive's evasion tactics
Members of the Kwale County Assembly, led by the Chairperson of the County Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, MCA Josephine Kinyanjui, painted a grim picture of the situation. They revealed that the County Executive had repeatedly employed delaying tactics to avoid formulating essential regulations necessary for legal operations.
According to the MCAs, County Executive Committee (CEC) Members often present weak excuses whenever they are questioned about the absence of critical regulations. This behaviour, they said, has compromised the County Assembly's ability to perform oversight functions effectively.
"The County Executive has consistently found excuses to dodge important questions regarding the formulation of regulations," said MCA Kinyanjui. "This has hindered our capacity to ensure that operations are run legally and transparently."
The MCAs further raised concerns about the conduct of public participation forums organised by the County Executive. They claimed that residents invited to the forums are often carefully selected and allegedly influenced through monetary tokens to make submissions that favour the Executive's agenda.
Senate urges strengthened oversight
In response to the troubling revelations, the Senate Committee encouraged Members of the County Assembly to enhance their oversight role and ensure that the County Executive adheres strictly to the requirements of the law.
"As the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation