This archive report was first published on 30 July 2019.
Published on July 30, 2019, North Rift county assemblies have vowed to endorse the Third Way Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot's Punguza Mizigo Bill.
The ward reps from Baringo, Uasin-Gishu, Nandi, West-Pokot, and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties said they will support the Bill and see if they can make some amendments on it.
According to Silale Ward (Baringo) Rep Nelson Lotela, Kenyans have suffered for a long time because the Constitution is too harsh on them. He added that political positions like the Senate and woman representation are a duplication of responsibilities and need to be scrapped to lessen the burden to wananchi.
Francis Kibai, a nominated MCA in Baringo County, noted that the creation of the ward fund would make the locals enjoy the fruits of devolution.
Uasin-Gishu County Assembly Speaker David Kiplagat said Rift Valley county assemblies will soon meet to state their position on the Punguza Mizigo Bill.
However, West Pokot County Assembly nominated MCA Elijah Kaseuseu vowed to oppose the Bill, claiming it was being 'pushed by the handshake team.'
MPs from the region are also divided over the Punguza Mizigo initiative, with some supporting the Bill and others opposing it.
