VISIT TO THE ASSEMBLY BY THE OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF BUDGET
The County Assembly of Kisumu was honoured to host the Controller of Buget Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o and a team from her office who visited during their working tour of the region.The team which was received by the Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro , his deputy Hon. Nereah Okombo and Clerk Mr. Owen Ojuok came to monitor the progress of budget implementation for the period of FY 2021/22 and FY 2020/21.The visiting team held a consultative meeting with the technical team from the County Assembly and discussed measures to improve budget making process in Kisumu County.
DAY 2 : INTERVIEWS FOR PERSONS SHORTLISTED FOR THE POSITION OF EXTERNAL MEMBERS OF KISUMU COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICE BOARD
Kisumu County Assembly Service Board chaired by the speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro has today concluded the interview for persons shortlisted for External Board Members – representing members of the public to the County Assembly Service Board.Nine out of ten shortlisted persons appeared before the panel for interviews.
They included:
1. Mr. Charles Ndiege Akach, 2. Mr. Roy Samo, 3. Mrs. Janet Opiata Odingo, 4.Mrs. Grace Jowi Jobita, 5.Mr. Noel Otieno Olweny, 6.Mr. RoseMary Aluoch Okello, 7. Mr. Ismael Noo Onyango, 8. Mrs. Monica A. Ogada, 9. Mr. Joseph Edison Ochwanda
Prof. Philip Oduor Owino who was shortlisted did not turn up for interviews. The Board is expected to retreat to do a report recommending one female and one gentleman to fill the position and subsequently submit the same to the House for consideration.
Interviews for persons shortlisted for the position of external board members and ward staff officers
Today, the County Assembly Service Board chaired by the Speaker Hon Elisha Oraro conducted interviews for five out of ten persons shortlisted for the position of External Board Members – representing members of the public in the Assembly Service Board. At the same time, members of the County Assembly Advisory Committee conducted interviews for persons shortlisted as Ward Staff officers, comprising Ward Manager, Office Secretary and Security officers. The interviews continue tomorrow.
The Assembly’s Appointment Committee chaired by the Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro begins vetting of nominees to the position of County Executive Committee Members (CECs) this morning (today Monday 21st November, 2022) at 9.00 a.m. in the Assembly Chambers.
Nominee for the position of County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Economic Planning and ICT (E- government) Services Mr. George Okongo before the Assembly’s Appointment Committee for vetting.
The County Assembly’s Committee on Appointment yesterday concluded a rigorous vetting process of all the ten nominees for the position of County Executive Committee Members.The Committee which is Chaired by the Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro will now retreat to do a report on the vetting exercise – which shall be tabled in the House next week for consideration by Hon. Members during Plenary. The Committee on Appointment thanks the nominees for appearing before it for vetting and appreciates all members of the public who actively followed and engaged in the live vetting process through our online channels.
Governor Anyang’ Nyongo’s first address to the Third Assembly
Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has today made his first address to the Third Assembly of Kisumu. In his address, the Governor who was accompanied by his deputy Dr. Mathew Owili, First Lady Madam Dorothy Nyong’o and his Executive Committee Members highlighted the achievements made by his government during his first term as he outlined his plans for the great county of Kisumu in this second term. The Governor who was received by the Assembly Speaker Hon Elisha Oraro, Clerk Mr. Owen Ojuok and the entire Assembly leadership called for support and close working relationship with the County Assembly for him to realise his dream.
Speaker of the Assembly Hon. Elisha Oraro this morning took an oath to serve for the second time as Chairperson of the County Assembly Service Board. Hon. Pamela Oyoo (Migosi) and George Abaja (West Seme) were also sworn in to represent Hon. Members of the County Assembly in the Board. They join Mrs. Janet Opiata and Mr. Eliakim Okelo who represent members of the public in the Board and whose contract is soon coming to an end (the Assembly has already advertised for the positions).
Clerk of the Assembly Mr. Owen Ojuok who is also the Secretary to the Board and his Deputy Mr. Nashon Kusina witnessed the swearing in ceremony which was held in the Speaker’s Boardroom. The Board is entrusted with the overall management and leadership of the County Assembly to ensure the goals and objectives of the Assembly are achieved.
The newly appointed Kisumu County Secretary Mr. John Auma has today held brief discussions with Assembly Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro and Clerk Mr. Owen Ojuok on working relationship between the Assembly and the Executive.
The leaders identified areas that require strengthening in order to improve efficiency in service delivery in the county.
The County Secretary who paid a courtesy call on the Assembly leadership hailed the close working relationship between the two arms of the devolved unit as he highlighted the role the Assembly has played to ensure socio-economic development in the county.
The leadership of Emminent Persons in Kisumu County, supported by the America’s Institute of Republican Institute (IRI) today paid a courtesy call on the Clerk of the Assembly Mr. Owen Ojuok at the County Assembly offices.
The caucus, led by Chairperson Bishop Kasuku Kalolo and Coordinator Mr. George Nyaidho commended the Assembly for passing various legislations aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence, good governance and development in the county.
The body whose aim is to promote peace, development and good governance in the county discussed with the leadership of the Assembly on possible areas of partnership in order strengthen harmony, peaceful coexistence and good governance.
Mr. Owen thanked the caucus for the good gesture and pledged the support of the Assembly.
Kisumu County Assembly Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro has today moderated a session titled ” Establishing an Effective County Assembly” at the ongoing Speakers Induction worshop at Paradise Resort in the North Coast.
For effectiveness in County Assemblies, Hon Oraro emphasised the need for Members of County Assemblies and all players in Devolution to work together.
The workshop organised by the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) has brought together all the 47 County Assembly Speakers and key players within the devolved system of governance.
The induction workshop which started yesterday will be officially closed tomorrow Sunday 9th October,2022 by the Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Moses Wetangula.
An induction workshop for Members of the 3rd Assembly kicked off today 1st October, 2022 in Mombasa County.
The Members are being taken through the operations and procedures of the Assembly. This is expected to equip them with tools to effectively execute their mandate.
The Members are also set to interact with officers from various Statutory bodies such as Office of the Auditor General, Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission, Office of the Controller of Budget, Salaries and Remuneration Commission, among others.
Interactive sessions during the first day of the induction workshop in Mombasa
Kisumu County Assembly Members have buried the hatchet and vowed to work together to deliver on their mandate of legislation, representation and oversight.
On the 1st day if the Induction workshop in Mombasa, the Members shared their experiences as they highlighted the need to work together in harmony for the success of the 3rd Assembly.
Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro, his deputy Nereah Okombo and Clerk Mr. Owen Ojuok reached out to all Members to work together to build on the milestones made by the 2nd Assembly.
During the induction workshop, the Members will be taken through the operations and procedures of the Assembly. This is expected to equip them with tools to effectively execute their mandate.
The Members are also set to interact with officers from various Statutory bodies such as Office of the Auditor General, Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission, Office of the Controller of Budget, Salaries and Remuneration Commission, among others.
Members pay courtesy call on Mombasa County Assembly as they begin induction workshop
Members of Kisumu County Assembly today paid a courtesy call on Mombasa County Assembly ahead of their week-long induction workshop scheduled to take place in Mombasa from tomorrow 1st October, 2022.
The Hon. Members who were led by the Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro and his deputy Hon. Nereah Okombo were received by Mombasa County Assembly Clerk Mr. Salim Juma.
Mr. Juma and other senior officers from Mombasa County Assembly took the Members through their operations as the two Assemblies engaged in peer learning.
During the induction workshop, the Members will be taken through the operations and procedures of the Assembly. This is expected to equip them with tools to effectively execute their mandate.
