Kenyans have been invited to express their opinions on the County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Senate Bills No. 52 of 2024).
The Bill, introduced by Senator Kathuri Murungi, aims to amend existing laws governing county governments, including providing a definitive role for deputy governors.
The Bill also proposes the inclusion of deputy governors in the National and County Government Coordinating Summit.
In a notice on Tuesday, March 11, the Senate opened the process for public participation, allowing citizens to submit their views through written memoranda or attend a public hearing.
The Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations is required to seek public input before making recommendations on the Bill.
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“The County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Senate Bills No. 52 of 2024) was read a First Time in the Senate on Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 and thereafter stood committed to the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations for consideration.
"The amendments seek to provide a definitive role for a deputy governor, to clarify the responsibilities of a deputy governor and to foster harmonious relations between governors and deputy governors,” the notice read.
Members of the public have until Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 5 PM to submit their written memoranda.
Submissions can be hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk of the Senate at the Main Parliament Buildings, sent via post to P.O. Box 41842-00100, Nairobi.
It can also be emailed to [email protected], with a copy to [email protected].
A public hearing on the Bill is scheduled for Thursday, 10th April, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Mini Chamber, County Hall, Nairobi.
“Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearing,” the notice emphasizes.
