A section of Nyamira County Assembly members now want County Governor John Nyagarama to sign into law a bill that will increase Ward Funds similar to CDF kitty from the current Sh1 million to at least Sh3 million.
Led by former Majority Leader Beuttah Omanga, the MCAs were unanimous that the current allocation was little to sustain development projects and bursaries awarding in their respective areas.
“The bill that is in the floor of the house must be expeditiously signed into law by the county boss. There are many demands in our areas of representation therefore, we need more money for real development,” Omanga said.
He said all twenty wards from the county were undergoing financial turmoil due to under-allocation hence many development projects have stalled.
“When you do some research you will definitely find that most projects are incomplete. Some of you have accused us of corruption and fraud but that is not the case. Time has come for us to bring more resources to grassroots and the governor must come to terms,” he added.
The day’s host Ken Nyameino urged all assembly members to support the bill regardless of their party affiliation besides giving warning for unspecified action against the county government if it fails to yield to their demands.
They said the idea ought to be supported by all MCAs regardless of political prejudices.
Nyamieno said the county government has no choice other than to be with them failure to which they will frustrate its operation.
They urged students from humble backgrounds to take advantage of devolution and apply funds from the county government.
“Bursaries are given without discrimination and these are fruits of decentralization of power so make good use of it,” Nyameino added.