This archive report was first published on 12 September 2019.
Published on September 12, 2019, Dr. Ekuru Aukot, the leader of Thirdway Alliance, has dismissed claims that the Punguza Mizigo Bill is being financed by powerful government officials.
The bill, which aims to reduce the burden on Kenyans, is fronted by 1.2 million Kenyans who proposed it and the County Assemblies who hold the key in determining its fate.
Dr. Aukot was in Busia County Assembly to table the Punguza Mizigo Draft Bill, where he clarified misconceptions about the bill, including the merging of counties and wards.
He emphasized that the bill is the brainchild of many Kenyans who appended their signatures to give it life, and that it seeks to ensure efficiency and service delivery to Kenyans through the ward development fund.
Dr. Aukot expressed confidence that the bill will be passed by over 40 counties, and that it will strengthen devolution and ensure that counties get their rightful share of resources.
Busia County Speaker Bernard Wamalwa stated that the Assembly's Justice and legal affairs committee will scrutinize the bill and gather views from the locals.
