Members of County Assembly have been challenged to ensure the executive delivers on its obligations to the public.
Speaking on Sunday at a church service in Kisii Cathedral, Kisii University Vice Chancellor Prof John Akama said the assembly was not executing its checks and balances perfectly, following persistent complaints from then public about the conduct of some public officers.
He urged the assembly to focus on fighting alleged rampant corruption in the executive for the purpose of improving the living standards of the area residents.
“The county assembly has the mandate to legislate, oversight and represent. However, the constant complaints we hear from the public about alleged corruption may jeopardise the spirit to improve our livelihoods. The assembly should step up and ensure the vice is combated,” Akama said.
The don challenged the leadership of the house to rectify its dwindling reputation among the residents, some of whom have constantly rebuked MCAs for allegedly taking freebies from the executive in a bid to reduce their constitutional mandate of checks and balances.
“It has been said regularly that the assembly is receiving favours in a bid to soften their stand of fighting impunity. The leadership of the house should come out clearly to put order by restoring the dignity of the house,” he said.
Majority whip Henry Moracha reiterated the focus of the assembly in representing the will of people, besides urging residents to channel their views through MCAs for proper representation.