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Revenue sharing formula, Taifa Care and accountability top agenda as senators convene in Naivasha for 3-day retreat

Revenue sharing formula, Taifa Care and accountability top agenda as senators convene in Naivasha for 3-day retreat
Senate in a session on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/ParliamentKE

Senators are set to kick off a three-day planning retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

The county revenue allocation formula, the health sector issues among them Taifa Care and the senate‘s accountability are among the top agenda of the retreat that has been themed “Shaping the Senate’s Legacy: Reflections, Strategies and the Path Forward”.

“The Senate is set to hold a crucial planning retreat from Wednesday, February 5 to Friday, February 7, 2025 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The retreat, themed “Shaping the Senate’s Legacy: Reflections, Strategies and the Path Forward,” will bring together Senators and key stakeholders to evaluate the Senate’s performance over the past three sessions and strategize for the upcoming fourth session, which officially begins on February 11, 2025.

“The Speaker of the Senate, Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, EGH, will officially open the retreat which will feature participation from major governance and legislative bodies. These include among others the Senators, the National Government, the County Assemblies Forum, the Council of Governors and the Commission on Revenue Allocation,” a media statement issued by Parliament of Kenya via social media, reads in part.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi. PHOTO/@Senate_KE/X

The senators are expected to be briefed on the proposed Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing Among County Governments for the financial years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030, with the Commission on Revenue Allocation led by Chairperson Mary Wanyonyi expected to offer insights and respond to concerns.

Accountability

The retreat’s discussions will then shift to accountability and oversight of public resources, on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

The session will draw from experiences of the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPIC) and the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), chaired by Senators Moses Kajwang’ of Homa Bay and Vihiga’s Godfrey Osotsi respectively, with Auditor General Nancy Gathungu expected to participate.

“The Auditor General, FCPA Nancy Gathungu and the Controller of Budget, FCPA Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o will participate in these discussions. They are expected to share their perspectives on the state of financial accountability in County governments and explore ways to enhance the Senate’s oversight function,” the statement read.

Cabinet Secretary for Health Deborah Mulongo Barasa is also scheduled to brief the lawmakers on the state of the health sector and engage in discussions on necessary reforms.

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