Cohesion Committee Report On The Senate Resolution On The Current State Of The Nation - Annexures

LISTOFANNEXES

Annex 1

Tables

Annex2

Photographs

Annex3

Minutes of the Committee mee.. gs

Annex4

Senate Resolution on the Current State of the Nation

Annex5

Submissions by the County Govciuunents

Annex 6

Submissions by NCIC

Annex7

Submissions by PPRA

| Table 4. PWDs Representation in the entire workforce Counties with the highest representation of PWDs in their | Table 4. PWDs Representation in the entire workforce Counties with the highest representation of PWDs in their | Table 4. PWDs Representation in the entire workforce Counties with the highest representation of PWDs in their | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | No. | County | Percentage (%) | | 【 | Narok | 3.63 | | 2 | Garissa | 3 | | 3 | Makueni | 2.4 | | 4 | Turkana | 2.38 | | 5 | Wajir | 2.27 | | 6 | Mandera | 2.27 | | 7 | Uasin Gishu | 2.17 | | 8 | Kisii | 1.83 | | 6 | Marsabit | 1.8 | | 6 | Isiolo | 1.8 | | Counties with the lowest representation of PWDs in their workforce | Counties with the lowest representation of PWDs in their workforce | Counties with the lowest representation of PWDs in their workforce | | No. | County | Percentage | | 1 | Murang'a | 0.34 | | 2 | WestPokot | 0.46 | | 3 | Kajiado | 0.51 | | 4 | TaitaTaveta | 0.53 | | 5 | Nyeri | 0.55 | | 6 | Bomet | 0.64 | | 7 | Homa Bay | 0.67 | | 8 | Embu | 0.73 | | 6 | Machakos | 0.88 | | 10 | Vihiga | 0.9 |

| Table 5. Youth Representation in the entire workforce Counties with the highest representation of youth in their workforce | Table 5. Youth Representation in the entire workforce Counties with the highest representation of youth in their workforce | Table 5. Youth Representation in the entire workforce Counties with the highest representation of youth in their workforce | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | No. | County | Percentage | | 1 | Marsabit | 50.90 | | 2 | Wajir | 46.95 | | 3 | WestPokot | 42.11 | | 4 | Lamu | 45.00 | | 5 | Turkana | 41.19 | | 6 | Kajiado | 39.20 | | 7 | TaitaTaveta | 38.74 | | 8 | Laikipia | 36.90 | | 9 | Homa Bay | 35.40 | | 10 | TharakaNithi | 35.00 | | Counties with the lowest representation of youth in their workforce | Counties with the lowest representation of youth in their workforce | Counties with the lowest representation of youth in their workforce | | No. | County | Percentage | | 1 | Nandi | 2.80 | | 2 | Uasin Gishu | 3.86 | | 3 | Kakamega | 6.50 | | 4 | Machakos | 8.40 | | 5 | Murang'a | 8.53 | | 6 | Kericho | 11.73 | | 7 | ElgeyoMarakwet | 13.42 | | 8 | Samburu | 14.00 | | 9 | Narok | 16.67 | | 10 | Kilifi | 21.00 |

| Table 6. Dominant Community percentage in the entire workforce Counties with the least percentages of the dominant ethnic | Table 6. Dominant Community percentage in the entire workforce Counties with the least percentages of the dominant ethnic | Table 6. Dominant Community percentage in the entire workforce Counties with the least percentages of the dominant ethnic | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | No. | County | Percentage | | 1. | Marsabit | 34.20 | | 2. | Lamu | 37.35 | | 3. | Nairobi | 37.82 | | 4. | Mombasa | 39.75 | | 5. | Isiolo | 45.40 | | 6. | Nakuru | 47.31 | | 7. | Trans Nzoia | 54.90 | | 8. | Embu | 55.41 | | 9. | Busia | 58.78 | | 10. | TaitaTaveta | 66.96 | | Counties with the highest percentages of the dominant ethnic community in their entire workforce. | Counties with the highest percentages of the dominant ethnic community in their entire workforce. | Counties with the highest percentages of the dominant ethnic community in their entire workforce. | | No. | County | Percentage | | 1. | Bomet | 97.28% | | 2. | ElgeyoMarakwet | 96.30 % | | 3. | Nandi | 95.67 % | | 4. | Nyandarua | 95.57% | | 5. | Nyamira | 95.00% | | 6. | Kisii | 94.28% | | 7. | Murang'a | 93.70% | | 8. | Nyeri | 93.66% | | 9. | WestPokot | 93.57% | | 10. | Baringo | 92.93% |

| Table 7:Ethnic Diversity in the entire workforce Counties with the most representation of diversity of Kenyan | Table 7:Ethnic Diversity in the entire workforce Counties with the most representation of diversity of Kenyan | Table 7:Ethnic Diversity in the entire workforce Counties with the most representation of diversity of Kenyan | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | No. | County | No. of Communities in the workforce | | 1. | Nairobi | 35 | | 2. | Marsabit | 33 | | 3. | Kwale | 32 | | 3. | Kilifi | 32 | | 5. | Nakuru | 29 | | 6. | Mombasa | 28 | | 6. | Lamu | 28 | | 6. | Kisumu | 28 | | 7. | Wajir | 26 | | 7. | Uasin Gishu | 26 | | 7. | Laikipia | 26 | | 7. | Machakos | 26 | | 7. | Taita Taveta | 26 | | Counties with the lowest number of ethnic communities in their Workforce | Counties with the lowest number of ethnic communities in their Workforce | Counties with the lowest number of ethnic communities in their Workforce | | No. | County | No.of Communitiesin theworkforce | | 1. | Trans Nzoia | 8 | | 2. | Kiambu | 9 | | 3. | Elgeyo Marakwet | 10 | | 3. | Embu | 11 | | 5. | Kirinyaga | 12 | | 6. | Nyandarua | 13 | | 6. | Busia | 13 | | 8. | Vihiga | 15 | | 8. | Bomet | 15 | | 8. | Tharaka | 15 |

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The Demographic composition of the County Executive Committee Members and Chief Officers in terms of gender, persons with disabilities, age and ethnicity.

Table 8. The CECMs and CCOs composition in terms of Gender, PwDs and Dominant Ethnic Communities.

| No. | County Executive | Total CECMs& CCOs | PWDS No.% | No.of Communities in CECMs/CCO S | Dominant Community/No. of slots | |-------|--------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | 1. | Mombasa | (15) 62.5% (M) (9) 37.5 % (F) Total24 | 1(4.16%) | 8 | 6 Mijikenda 25% | | 2. | Kwale | 15(68.18%) (M) 7(31.82%) F Total 22 | 1(4.54%) | 4 | 17 Mijikenda 77.27% | | 3. | Kilifi | 21(58.33%) M 15 (41.67%) F Total36 | 1 (2.78%) | 4 | 17 Mijikenda 47.22% | | 4. | Tana River | No data was provided | | | | | 5. | Lamu | 14(70%) M 6(30%) F Total20 | 1 (5%) | 7 | 9 Bajuni 45% |

| 6. | Taita Taveta | 16 (69.57%) M 7 (30.43%) F Total 23 | 2 (8.7%) | 3 | 17 Taitas 73.91% | |------|----------------|---------------------------------------|------------|-----|--------------------| | 7. | Garissa | No data was provided | | | | | 8. | Wajir | 23 (74.19%) M 8 (25.81%) F Total 31 | 2 (6.45%) | 3 | 29 Somali 93.55% | | 9. | Mandera | 27(67.5%) M 13(32.5%) F Total 40 | | 2 | 39 Somali 97.5% | | 10. | Marsabit | 24(70.59%) M 10(29.41%) F Total 34 | 1 (2.94%) | 8 | 11 Borana 32.35% | | 11. | Isiolo | 28 (77.78%) M 8(22.22%) F Total 36 | | 8 | 12 Borana 33.33% | | 12. | Meru | 14(70%) M 6(30%) F Total 20 | | 3 | 15 Meru 75% | | 13. | Tharaka Nithi | 16 (66.67%) M 8(33.33%) F Total 24 | | 3 | 15 Meru 62.5% | | 14. | Embu | 24 (72.73%) M 9(27.27%) F | 1 (3.03%) | 5 | 22 Embu 66.67% |

| | | Total 33 | | | | |-----|-----------|---------------------------------------------|-----------|----|------------------| | 15. | Kitui | 23(65.71%) M 12 (34.29%) F Total 35 | 1 (2.85%) | 2 | 33 Kamba 94.29% | | 16. | Machakos | 30 (68.17%) M 14(31.82%) F | | 3 | 34 Kamba 77.27% | | 17. | Makueni | Total 44 15(51.72%) M 14(48.28%) F Total 29 | | 1 | 29 Kamba 100% | | 18. | Nyandarua | 26(70.27%) M 11(29.73%) F Total37 | | 1 | 37 Kikuyu 100% | | 19. | Nyeri | 20(76.92%) M 6(23.08%) F Total26 | 1 (3.84%) | 4 | 22 Kikuyu 84.62% | | 20. | Kirinyaga | 16(61.54%) M 10(38.46%) F | 1 (3.84%) | 3 | 23 Kikuyu 88.46% | | 21. | Murang'a | 19(70.37%) M | | 4 | 23 Kikuyu 85.19% |

| | | 8(29.63%) F Total 27 | | | | |-----|-------------|--------------------------------------|-----------|----|-----------------------| | 22. | Kiambu | 16 (57.14%) M 12 (42.86%) F Total 28 | 1 (3.57%) | 3 | 18 Kikuyu 64.29% | | 23. | Turkana | 22 (66.67%) M 11 (33.33%) F | 2(6.06%) | 2 | 33 Turkana (94.29%) | | 24. | West Pokot | 17 (70.83%) M 7 (29.17%) F | 1 (4.17%) | 2 | 23 Pokot's (95.83%) | | 25. | Samburu | 24 (75%) M 8 (25%) F Total 32 | 1(3.13%) | 5 | 26 Samburu's (81.25%) | | 26. | Trans Nzoia | 16 (61.54%) M 10 (38.46%) F Total26 | 1 (3.85%) | 6 | 11 Luhya (42.31%) | | 27. | Uasin Gishu | 20 (66.67%) M 10(33.33%)F Total 30 | 1 (3.33%) | 4 | 26 Kalenjin (86.67%). |

| 28. | Elgeyo Marakwet | 17(68%) M 8(32%) F Total 25 | | | 25 Kalenjin 100% | |-------|-------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------|----|----------------------| | 29. | Nandi | 13(68.42%) M 6(31.58%) F Total 19 | 1 (5.26%) | 2 | 18 Kalenjin (94.74%) | | 30. | Baringo | 68.97% M 31.03% F Total 29 | | 3 | 18 Kalenjin 62.01% | | 31. | Laikipia | 75% M 25% F Total 20 | | 7 | 10 Kikuyus (50%) | | 32. | Nakuru | 63.64% M 36.36F Total 33 | | 5 | 13 Kikuyus (39.39%) | | 33. | Narok | 66.67% M 33.33% F Total 30 | 1(3.33%) | 3 | 21 Maasai (70%) | | 34. | Kajiado | 75% M 25% F Total 28 | | 2 | 22 Maasai (78.57%) | | 35. | Kericho | 68.18% M 31.82% F Total 22 | | | 22 Kalenjin (100%) | | 36. | Bomet | 71% M 29% F Total 42 | | 2 | 41 Kalenjin (97.62%) | | 37. | Kakamega | 47.83% M 52.17% F | 1(2.38%) | 6 | 35 Luhya (83.33%) |

| | | Total 42 | | | | |-----|---------|-------------------------------|-----------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------| | 38. | Vihiga | 45.83% M 54.17% F Total 24 | 1 (4.16%) | 1 | 24 Luhya 100% | | 39. | Bungoma | 66.6% M 33.3% F Total 21 | | | 18 Luhya 85.4% | | 40. | Busia | 72.41% M 27.59% F | 1 (3.45%) | 5 | 18 Luhya 62.01% | | 41. | Siaya | Total 29 75% M 25% F Total 20 | | Did not provide this information | Did not provide this information | | 42. | Kisumu | 80.95% M 19.05% F Total21 | 0 | 4 | 18 Luo 85.71% | | 43. | Homabay | 71.43% M 28.57% F Total 28 | 0 | 2 | 22 Luo 78.57% | | 44. | Migori | 66.7% M 33.33% F Total 23 | | | 14 Luo' 62.5% | | 45. | Kisii | 80% M 20% F Total 25 | | 2 | 24 Kisii 96% | | 46. | Nyamira | 69.57% M 30.43% F Total 23 | | 2 | 22 Kisii 95.65% | | 47. | Nairobi | 66.67% M | | 9 | 15 Kikuyu |

| 33.33%F Total 39 | 38.46% | |--------------------|----------|

| Table 9. Gender Inclusivity in CECMs and CCOs Most compliant counties in terms of gender inclusivity in the CECMs and CCOs | Table 9. Gender Inclusivity in CECMs and CCOs Most compliant counties in terms of gender inclusivity in the CECMs and CCOs | Table 9. Gender Inclusivity in CECMs and CCOs Most compliant counties in terms of gender inclusivity in the CECMs and CCOs | Table 9. Gender Inclusivity in CECMs and CCOs Most compliant counties in terms of gender inclusivity in the CECMs and CCOs | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | No. | County | Male/FemalePercentage | Margin | | 1. | Makueni | 51.72/48.28 | 3.44 | | 2. | Kakamega | 47.83/52.17 | 4.34 MoreFemalesthanMales | | 3. | Vihiga | 45.83/54.17 | 8.34 MoreFemalesthanMales | | 4. | Kiambu | 57.14/42.86 | 14.28 | | 5. | Kilifi | 58.33/41.67 | 16.66 | | 6. | Kirinyaga | 61.54/38.46 | 23.08 | | 6. | Trans Nzoia | 61.54/38.46 | 23.08 | | 8. | Mombasa | 62.5/37.5 | 25 | | 9. | Nakuru | 63.64/36.36 | 27.28 | | 10. | Kitui | 65.71/34.29 | 31.42 | | Least compliant counties in terms of gender inclusivity in the CECMs and CCOs composition | Least compliant counties in terms of gender inclusivity in the CECMs and CCOs composition | Least compliant counties in terms of gender inclusivity in the CECMs and CCOs composition | Least compliant counties in terms of gender inclusivity in the CECMs and CCOs composition | | No. | County | Male/FemalePercentage | Margin | | 1. | Kisumu | 80.95/19.05 | 61.9 | | 2. | Kisii | 80/20 | 60 | | 3. | Isiolo | 77.78/22.22 | 55.56 | | 4. | Nyeri | 76.92/23.08 | 53.84 | | 5. | Samburu | 75/25 | 50 | | 5. | Laikipia | 75/25 | 50 | | 5. | Kajiado | 75/25 | 50 | | 9. | Wajir | 74.19/25.81 | 48.38 | | 10. | Embu | 72.73/27.27 | 45.46 |

| Table 10.EthnicDiversity in the CECMs and CCOs Counties having many ethnic groups in the CECMs and CCOs | Table 10.EthnicDiversity in the CECMs and CCOs Counties having many ethnic groups in the CECMs and CCOs | Table 10.EthnicDiversity in the CECMs and CCOs Counties having many ethnic groups in the CECMs and CCOs | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | No. | County | Number of communitieswithin the CECMsandCCOs | | 1. | Nairobi City | 9 | | 2. | Mombasa | 8 | | 2. | Marsabit | 8 | | 2. | Isiolo | 8 | | 5. | Laikipia | 7 | | 5. | Lamu | 7 | | 7. | Trans Nzoia | 6 | | 7. | Kakamega | 6 | | 9. | Busia | 5 | | 9. | Embu | 5 | | 9. | Samburu | 5 | | 9. | Nakuru | 5 | | Counties having less than two Ethnic communities within their CECMs and CCOs composition | Counties having less than two Ethnic communities within their CECMs and CCOs composition | Counties having less than two Ethnic communities within their CECMs and CCOs composition | | No. | County | Number of communitieswithin the CECMsandCCOs | | 1. | Makueni | 1 | | 1. | Elgeyo Marakwet | 1 | | 1. | Vihiga | 1 | | 1. | Nyandarua | 1 | | 5. | Nyamira | 2 | | 5. | Kisii | 2 | | 5. | Mandera | 2 | | 5. | Kitui | 2 | | 5. | WestPokot | 2 | | 5. | Nandi | 2 | | 5. | Turkana | | | | | 2 | | 5. | Kajiado Bomet | 2 2 | | 5. 5. | Homabay | 2 |

| Table 11. CECMs and CCOs inclusion of Persons with disabilities (PwDs) Compliant counties with the 5% threshold | Table 11. CECMs and CCOs inclusion of Persons with disabilities (PwDs) Compliant counties with the 5% threshold | Table 11. CECMs and CCOs inclusion of Persons with disabilities (PwDs) Compliant counties with the 5% threshold | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | No. | County | PwDs Percentage of CECMs and CCOs | | 1. | TaitaTaveta | 8.7% | | 2. | Wajir | 6.45% | | 3. | Turkana | 6.06% | | 4. | Nandi | 5.26% | | 5. | Lamu | 5.00% |

Annexure2.Pictures

Governor Lamu County Hon. Issa Timamy before the Committee on 26th September,2024

Governor Machakos County Hon. Wavinya Ndeti before the Committee on 3rd October,2024

Governor Nakuru County Hon. Susan Kihika before the Committee on 20th August,2024

Governor Marsabit County Hon. Mohamud Ali before the Committee on 4th September,2024

Governor West Pokot County Hon. Simon Kachapin before the Committee on 26th September,2024

Governor Turkana County Hon.Jeremiah Lomurukai before the Committee on 2nd September,2024

Governor Isiolo County Hon. Abdi Guyo before the Committee on 14th November,2024

Governor Kwale County Hon. Fatuma Achani before the Committee on 26th August,2024

Governor Meru County Hon. Kawira Mwangaza before the Committee on 20th November,2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEREPORTOFTHESENATESTANDING COMMITTEEONNATIONALCOHESION,EQUALOPPORTUNITY ANDREGIONALINTEGRATIONONTHEMOTIONCURRENTSTATE OFTHENATION

We, the undersigned Members of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration, do hereby append our signatures to adopt this report- MINUTESOFTHE102 SITTING OFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON THURSDAY 8TH AUGUST, 2024 AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

| HON.MEMBER SIGNATURE | HON.MEMBER SIGNATURE | HON.MEMBER SIGNATURE | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------| | 1. | Sen.Chute Mohamed Said,MP -(Chairperson) | | | 2. | Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP- (Vice-Chairperson) | | | 3. | Sen. Daniel Maanzo, EBS, MP | | | 4. | Sen. Joyce Chepkoech Korir, CBS, MP | | | 5. | Sen.Joseph Githuku Kamau,MP | | | 6. | Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP | | | 7. | Sen. Beth Kalunda Syengo, MP | | | 8. | Sen. Okiya Omtatah, MP | | | 9. | Sen. Gloria Orwoba, MP | |

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• 3.Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

-Member

4. Sen.Joseph GithukuKamau,MP

-Member

5. Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

• 7.Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

-Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGY

• 8.Sen.Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

3. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

-Clerk Assistant

4. Ms. Lucianne Limo

-Media Relation Officer

5. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

6. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

• 7.Mr.Fredrick Ouma

• Serjeant at-Arm

IN ATTENDANCE

• 1.Rev.Samuel Kobia

• Chairman NCIC

2. Mr. Harrison Kariuki

• CEO/Secretary

• 3.Hon.AbdulazizFarah

• Commissioner

4. Mr. Danvas Waweru

• Commissioner

• 5.Ms.Millicent Okatch

• -Director Research-NCIC

• 6.Mr.James Wanyande

• Principal Legal Officer

7. Mr. Gilbert Onyango

• -PA- Chairman NCIC

8. Ms. Jescal Otieno

• Deputy Director Research -NCIC

9. Dr. Patrick Wanjiku

• DG-PPRA

10. Mr.Adhi Robia

• Office Administrator

11. Mr. Chris Sakwa

• -Ag.DirectorCorporateServices

12. Mr.Henock Kirungu

• Director Research Innovation

MIN. NO.579/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:25am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.580/2024

ADOPTION OF THEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Betty Montet, MP and seconded by Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. 3.Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 5.Meeting with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority and Public Service Commission to consider an audit on the state of employment in the public service (PAPER 113) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.581/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98th and 100"h sitting were deferred.

MIN.NO.582/2024

MEETINGNATIONALCOHESIONANDINTEGRATION PUBLICPROCUREMENTREGULATORYAUTHORITY ANDPUBLICSERVICECOMMISSIONTOCONSIDERA MOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHENATION

The Committee met with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on theimplementationofresolutionsof theSenate on theMotion on theCurrentStatus of the Nation. The Committee was taken through the submissions of NCIC and noted the following key findings;

1. Out of 47 County governments in Kenya, only 13 (28%) have complied with Section 65 1 (e) ofthe CGA. 2. The Committee noted that had dropped in compliance (2023 vs 2016). 3. Out of the 45 ethnic communities in Kenya, 10 dominate the county public service. 4. The Committee noted that Counties command a massive of 184,876 with

Nairobi County as the biggest employer. Counties governments have employed 98,299 public servants from 2016 to 2023 with the highest number of the new county public service staff drawn from the Kenya's dominant ethnic groups.

5. The Committee noted that a minority communities occupy only 12.9% of the employment positions in the county public service. In fact, 29 minority communitiesholdless than1%of thejobsin thecountypublicservice.

The Committee further met the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. The Committee noted the PPRA submissions on the following key findings;

1. A number of procuring entities reserve less than the required minimum of 30% 2. Some procuring entities do not award contracts to PWDs at all. 3. Lack of skills and knowledge amongst the disadvantaged groups on public procurement processes and procedures. 4. Misuse of the AGPO certificates, where the disadvantaged groups act as 'middlemen' to access public contracts. 5. Procuring entities preferring few established disadvantaged groups for repeat business and weak rotation of suppliers as required.

The Committee noted the request by the Public Service Commission to appear at a later date to be communicated.

The Committeeresolved asfollows:

The Committee together National Cohesion and Integration Commission resolved to have a joint peace dialogue meeting in Busia County during the Senate Mashinani to be held on 23rd-27th September, 2024.

MIN.NO.583/2024 AOB

None

MIN. NO.584/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 103 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONHELD ON N THURSDAY 15TH AUGUST, 2024 AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

-Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

• Member

• 6.S Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

• 7.Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

-Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• -Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

• 1.Mr.Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Ms. Lucianne Limo

-MediaRelationOfficer

3. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

4. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

5. Mr.Fredrick Ouma

• Serjeant at-Arm

INATTENDANCE

1. Gov. Nadhif Jamaa

• GOV- Garissa County

2. Mr. Mohammud Hassan

• County Secretary

3. Ms. Rukia Adan

• Liaison Officer

MIN.NO.585/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:30am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.586/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen.Betty Montet, MP andseconded bySen.Joseph Githuku,MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. Meeting with the Governor Garissa County to consider the representation of Kenya °s diversity in the staff composition of the Institutions (PAPER 114) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.587/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98"h, 100th , 101 and 102 sitting were deferred.

MIN.NO.588/2024 CONSIDERMOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATE

MEETINGGARISSACOUNTYGOVERNMENT OFTHENATION

The Committee met with the Governor Garissa County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateon theMotionontheCurrentStatusof theNationandthe CommitteeResolution toinquireinto therepresentation of Kenya's diversityin the staff composition of the Garissa County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Garissa County Government as follows-

1. That, only one tribe dominated the County Executive Committee and Chief Officer with only two from other tribe against the provision of the National Cohesion andIntegration Act (NCIC)Act section 7 Sub-Section 2 -NoPublic establishmentshallhavemorethanathirdof itsstafffromanethnic community. 2. The Committee noted that the County was operating without an approved Human Resource Manual and Procedures. 3. The Committee observed that, the County has complied on the two-third GenderRuleasperthelawhowever theCountydidnotmeettherequired threshold for PWDs standing at 2.6% short of the required 5 % as per the Law.

The Committee resolved as follows;

• a)TheCommitteedirectedtheGovernortoprovideatabulationof all procurement opportunities granted to special groups (Women, PWDs and Youth); and
• b)Provide the approved Human Resource Manual and Procedures

MIN.NO.589/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.590/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 104 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST, 2024 AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEE ROOM2,BUNGE TOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.Mohamed Chute,MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.James LomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet,MP

-Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

• 7.S Sen.Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

• -Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

• 1.Mr.Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Ms. Lucianne Limo

-Media Relation Officer

3. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

4. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

5. Mr. Fredrick Ouma

• Serjeant at-Arm

INATTENDANCE

1. Gov. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr

• GOV-Makueni County

2. Ms. Damaris Kavoi

-CECM

• 3.Dr.Nicodemus Muteti

• Chairman-MPSB

4. Dr. Justin Kyambi

• County Secretary

• 5.Mr.Fidel Muema

• Director Procurement

MIN.NO.591/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 11:30am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.592/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and seconded by Sen. Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 4. 3.Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. 5.Meeting with theGovernor Makueni County toconsider therepresentationof Kenya 's diversity in the staff composition of the Institutions (PAPER 115) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.593/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98th, 100th, 101,102 and 103 sittings were deferred.

MIN.NO.594/2024 MEETINGMAKUENICOUNTYGOVERNMENT CONSIDERMOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATE

OFTHENATION

The Committeemet with the Governor Makueni Countyon theimplementation of resolutionsof the Senateon theMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of theMakueni County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the GovernorMakueni County Government asfollows-

1. That, the Kamba Community entirely dominated the County Executive Committee and Chief Officer positions and the County had 92% of its staffing from the same tribe against the provision of the National Cohesion and IntegrationAct(NCIC)Actsection7Sub-Section2-NoPublicestablishment 2. shall have more than a third of its staff from an ethnic community. 2. The Committee noted that the County was operating with a standard HR Manual and Procedures. 3. The Committee observed that, the County has complied on the two-third Gender Rule asper Art.27(8)of theGender Rule however the County did not meettherequiredthresholdforPWDsstandingat2.4%shortoftherequired5 % as per Section 13 of the Person with Disabilities Act. 4. The Governor provided a detailed procurement opportunities granted to special groups under the Access to Public Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) and found it satisfactory with the Challenges of minimal Special Groups Application in theFinancialyear.

The Committeeresolved asfollows;

• a)The Committee having observed the systematic presentation of the Governor complimented him on his submission and agreed all counties should adopt the same practice.
• b) The Committee agreed to postponed all its meeting on Monday and Tuesday owing toSenate Special Sitting as Gazetted.

MIN.NO.595/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.596/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being nQ other businessNthe meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.

SIGN..

DATE:

MINUTESOFTHE105SITTINGOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST, 2024 AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet, MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

• 7.Sen.MwendaGatayaMoFire,MP

• Member

• 8.Sen.Raphael Chimera,MP

-Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

3. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

4. Ms. Lucianne Limo

-MediaRelation Officer

5. Mr.Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

6. Mr. Brian Omosa

-Hansard Officer

• 7.Mr.FredrickOuma

• Serjeant at-Arm

IN ATTENDANCE

1. Gov. Andrew Mwadime

• GOV- Taita Taveta County

2. Mr. Alfred Mlolwa

• Chairman-CPSB

3. Mr. Friday Mwataga

• County Secretary

4. Ms. Habib Mruttu

• CCO-DPSA

5. Ms. Getrude Mwashighadi

• Director HRM

6. Mr. Danson Mzenge

• CECM Fleet

7. Mr. Thomas Masha

• S.C.N Officer

8. Ms. Lilian Maganga

• Payroll Manager

9. Ms. Mwang'ombe Mwakio

• County Attorney

10. Mr.MchirikwaNdeletai

• Director Communications

11. Mr. Shadrack Mutungi

• CECM

12. Mr. Mathew Mfuku

• CPSB Sec/CEO

MIN.NO.597/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:15am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.598/2024

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and seconded by Sen. Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. 2.Adoption of the Agenda 3. 3.Confirmation of minutes of theprevious meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 5.MeetingwiththeGovernorTaitaTavetaCounty toconsider themotionon the Current State of the Nation (PAPER 116) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.599/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98th, 100th, 101,102, 103 and 104 sittings were deferred.

MIN.NO.600/2024 MEETINGTAITATAVETACOUNTYGOVERNMENT

CONSIDERMOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATE OFTHENATION

The Committee met with the Governor Taita Taveta County on the implementation of resolutionsoftheSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusoftheNationandthe CommitteeResolution toinquireinto therepresentation ofKenya's diversityin thestaff compositionof theTaitaTavetaCountyGovernment.TheCommitteewas taken through thesubmissionsbytheGovernorTaitaTavetaCountyGovernmentasfollows-

1. That, the Taita Taveta County Government has 3,369 employees with male being 1,470 and female 1,899 employees with PwDs being 18employees. 2. 2.That,the Taita Community entirelydominatedtheCountyExecutive Committee and Chief Officer positions and the County had 66.96% of its staffing from the same tribe against the provision of the National Cohesion and IntegrationAct(NCIC)Actsection7Sub-Section2-NoPublicestablishment shall have more than a third of its staff from an ethnic community. 3. 3.The Committee noted that the County was operating with a standard HR Manual andProcedures.

4. The Committee observed that, the County has complied on the two-third Gender Rule as per Art. 27(8) of the Gender Rule however the County did not meet the required threshold for PWDs standing at 0.53%. 5. The Governor provided a detailed procurement opportunities granted to special groups under the Access to Public Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) and found it satisfactory with the Challenges of minimal Special Groups Application in theFinancial Year.

The Committee resolved as follows;

• The Committee requested the Governor to provide the development allocation for the Taita Taveta County.

MIN. NO.601/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.602/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

SIGN...

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DATE:

MINUTESOFTHE106SITTINGOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST, 2024 AT 10:00AM. COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.

• Sen.Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

• 2.

• Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen.Joseph GithukuKamau,MP

-Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet, MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

7. Sen.MwendaGatayaMoFire,MP

• Member

8. Sen.Raphael Chimera, MP

-Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

3. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

• 4.Ms.Emmanuel Barasa

-Media Relation Officer

5. Ms.Faith Cheruto

• Legal Counsel

6. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

• 7.Ms.Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

1. Prof. Barchok K Hillary

• GOV- Bomet County

2. Eng. Alexander K. Ngeno

• Chairman-BCPSB

3. Mr. Simon Langat

• County Secretary

4. Ms. Habib Mruttu

• CCO-DPSA

5. Ms. Rosa Chepngetich

• CECM

6. Mr. Josephine Chepkoech

• CECM

7. Mr. Linus Chepkwony

• D/HRM & ADM

8. H.E George Natembeya

• GOV- Trans Nzoia County

9. Ms. Truphosa Amere

• County Secretary

10. Mr.Peter Wamoto

• Chair CPSB

11. Mr. Bonface Wanyo

• CECM-Finance

12. Ms. Janerose N. Mutama

• CECM Lands

13. Ms. J Kichwen

• CECM DSM&GOV

14. Mr.WalioliWabwoba

• County Attorney

15. Mr. Masungo Emmanuel

-Chief OfficerFinance

• 16.

• Mr. Philip Kapten

• CCO (PSM)

17. Mr. Philip Gacheru

• CECM-Trade

18. Mr.Amboka Jackson Wanyungu

• CECM-Roads

19. Ms.Pepela Wanjala

• CECM-WENRCL

20. Ms. Khathadi Phanice

• CECM-Agric

21. Ms.Elmaryta Khaoya, MBS

• CPSB -Member

MIN.NO.603/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:15am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.604/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and seconded bySen.BettyMontet,MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 5.1 Meetingwith theGovernor'sBomet and TransNzoiaCounties toconsider the motion on the Current State oftheNation (PAPER 117) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.605/2024

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98t, 100t, 101,102, 103, 104 and 105 sittings were deferred.

MIN.NO.606/2024

MEETINGWITHBOMET&TRANSNZOIACOUNTY GOVERNMENTCONSIDERMOTIONONTHE CURRENTSTATEOFTHENATION

TheCommitteemetwith the GovernorTransNzoiaCountyon theimplementationof resolutionsoftheSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusoftheNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Trans Nzoia County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Trans Nzoia County Government as follows-

• 1.That, the TransNzoia County has a total staff establishment of4,125.The Male are 1,847 (45%) and female 2,278 (55%). The approved establishment however should be8000.Staffwho arePWDare51 (1.24%)hencenot complaintwith the notlessthan5%

2. That, the highest communities are Kalenjin 1103 (26%), Luhya 2265 (54%) and the lowest include Bajun, Kamba, Meru, Maasai, Mijikenda, Pokomo, Pokot, Somali, Taita, Basuba and Dorobo. The CECMs are 10 with 6 men and 4 women. The highest age group is 56 and above with Luhya's being 3. The Chief Officers are16with10men and6womenwith Luhya's. 3. Staff recruited on Permanent and pensionable basis from 2021-2022 are 466 and on contract 12. Staff recruited on Permanent and pensionable basis from 2022 2023are 243andoncontract82.Staff recruitedonpermanent andpensionable from2023-2024 are273and on contract6.In theFY 23/24,theTotalprocurement plan was worth 3,353,550,345. The county awarded special groups as follows, PWD 14,074,321, Women 1,200,387,937, Youth 241,897,169, Nawiri (A Programme by the County) 83,426,388 making a total of 1,539,785,816 (45%) making them compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 4. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude

• Implementation of the two thirds gender rule in appointing CECMS, CO and evenDeputyGovernor
• Development of the County Gender and Development policy that highlights the focus area in as far as gender mainstreaming is concerned; the Ukombozisocialempowermentprogrampolicy
• Social safety nets using programs to engage and provide opportunities for the youth to nature talent and leadership skills
• The County revived a Nawiri Fund to finale 234 groups with loans worth 44M

TheCommitteemet withtheGovernorBometCountyon theimplementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Bomet County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Bomet County Government as follows-

1. The County has a total staff establishment of3,708. The Male are 1,487 (40.1%) and female ,2221 (59.9%). The approved establishment however

• should be. Staff who are PWD are 24 (0.65%)hence not complaint with the not less than 5%.

2. The highest community is Kalenjin 3611 (97%), (the Governor informed the Committee that he had to merge various ethnic communities in theNBS data to get the total number reflected as Kalenjin Communities) , Luhya 2265 (54%) and thelowest are all others.TheCECMs are10with6 men and 4women. The highest age group is 50 and above with Kalenjin's being 10. The Chief Officers are 13 with 9 men and 4 women with Kalenjin being 12. The highest age group is 35-50. Staff recruited in the year 2021 are 169, in 2022 150, in 2023 563. 3. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 915,923,085. The county awarded special groups (Youth, Women and PWD) making a total of 559,832,592 (31.3%) making them compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. 4. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth andPWDs inleadershipinclude:

• Development of an inclusive recruitment process
• Workplace adjustments and support in promotion of PWDs
• Regular internal audits
• Partnershipwith civil societies
• Flexiblework arrangements

The Committee resolved as follows;

• a)The Committee requested the Governor Bomet County to provide further information on the nature of Disability on Persons with Disability.
• b) The Committee adopted the proposed work plan for the implementation of the resolutions oftheSenate.

MIN.NO.607/2024 AOB

None

MIN. NO.608/2024 ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m.

SIGN.

28.03.21

DATE:.

MINUTESOFTHE107SITTINGOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONHELD ONFRIDAY23RDAUGUST,2024\_AT10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.S

• Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

-Member

4. Sen.JosephGithukuKamau,MP

-Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet,MP

-Member

• 6.

• Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

7. Sen.MwendaGatayaMoFire,MP

• Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

3. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

4. Ms.Emmanuel Barasa

-Media Relation Officer

5. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

6. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

7. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

• 1.Dr.Erick Mutai

• GOV- Kericho County

2. Hon. Jackson Rop

-CECM-F&EP

3. Mr. Joel K. Koech

• Chair CPSB

4. Mr. Gilbert K Bii

• CO-PSM

5. Mr. Charles Chirchir

-SEC-PSB

• 6.Ms.Beatrice Kaptich

-CECMPSM

7. CPA George Kirer

• CO-Finance

8. Mr. Gillian Soi

-DSCM

9. Mr. Kennedy Koech

• ICT Officer

10. Ms. Marrie Lang'at

-D-Communication

11. Mr. Mathew K Sang

• P.Admin

12. Mr. Alloys K. Langat

• P.C.O

13. Mr.Rotich Japheth

• Economic Advisor

14. H.E Edward Mutahi Kahiga

• GOV. Nyeri County

• 15.

• Mr. Masungo Emmanuel

• County Attorney

16. Mr.PeterMacharia Ngatia

• CECM CPSM

17. Mr. Paul Kariuki

• Chair-CPSB

18. Mr. Joseph Kanyi Kingori

-ChiefOfficer-CPSM

19. Mr. Benjamin Gachichio

• County Secretary

20. Mr. David Ruja

• Sec Board CPSB

21. Mr.Patrick Gitobu

• Director SCSM

22. Mr. John Ngugi

• CO-Finance

23. Mr. Paul Wambugu

-COS

24. Mr. Nahashon Mang'ora Muriuki

-PA-GVN

MIN.NO.609/2024 PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:05am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.610/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and secondedbySen.BettyMontet,MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. 3.Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 5.Meetingwith the Governor'sKericho and Nyeri Counties to consider the motion on the Current State ofthe Nation (PAPER 121) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN. NO.611/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98t, 100th, 101,102, 103, 104, 105 and 106 sittings were deferred.

MIN.NO.612/2024 MEETINGWITHKERICHO&NYERICOUNTY

GOVERNMENTCONSIDERMOTIONONTHE CURRENTSTATEOFTHENATION

TheCommitteemetwith theGovernorKerichoCountyonthe implementationof resolutionsoftheSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusof theNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Kericho County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissionsby the GovernorKericho County Government asfollows-

1. The County has a total staff establishment of 3,869. The Male are 1,498 (38.7%) and female 2,371 (61%). The approved establishment however should be 12,000. The staff who are PWD are 40 (1.03%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5%forPersonswithDisabilities. 2. That, the highest communities are Kalenjin at 94%. The CECMs are 10 with 5 men and 5 women. The highest age group is 51 - 60 with all of them being Kalenjin. The Chief Officers are 12 with 10 men and 2 women with all of them being Kalenjin. The County has an internship program that employed a total of 300 graduated with 171 male and 129 women in the year 2022-2023. Staff recruited on Permanent and pensionable and contract basis from 2021 -2024 are 152 with 53 male and 99 women. 3. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 2,816,793,590. The county awarded special groups as follows, PWD 2,970,000, Women 5,902,365, Youth 9,985,160 making a total of 18,857,526 out of 301,027,110 set aside for special Act. However, in the current year 23/24 they have set aside 144,606,487 out of 805,964,451 that is 34.7%. The County is in the process of getting a local bank (KCB) on board to help finance the special groups. 4. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion qf women, youth and PWDs in leadership include

• The CPSB ensures that not more than 2/3 of either gender are recruited

6. Introducing an internship program aimed at enhancing skill acquisition and youth empowerment.

The Committee met with the Governor Nyeri County on the implementation of resolutions of theSenate on the Motion on the Current Statusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Nyeri County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Nyeri County Government as follows-

1. The County has a total staff establishment of 3,831. The Male are 1,347(35%) and female ,2484 (65%).Staff who are PWD are 45 (1.2%)hence not complaint with the not less than 5%.

2. The highest community is Kikuyu (93.6%). The CECMs are 14 with 11 men and 3 women. The highest age group is 36- 50 with kikuyu being 12. The Chief Officers are 12 with 9 men and 3 women with kikuyu being 10. The highest age group is 36-60 years. Staff recruited in the year 21/22 are 50, in the year22/23are217andin23/24were124. 3. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 2,000,239,599. The county awarded special groups as follows, PWD 153,100, Women 18,309,056, Youth 9,153,265 making a total of 541,990,216 (27.1%) making them not compliantwiththePublicProcurement andDisposal Act. 3. 4.Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude 4. .Inclusive Job descriptions and advertisement. 5. Internship programs for 200 youth. 6. Fair distribution on recruitment and selection of officers in the County public service.

The Committee resolved as follows;

• 1.To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act.

2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Governor Kericho County to provide evidence of approved staff establishment of 12,000 and breakdown theKalenjin community in numbers. 4. Governor Nyeri County to send details on 21 staff who are over 60 years and evidence for special groups engagement.

MIN.NO.613/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.614/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

SIGN.

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MINUTES OF THE 108 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON MONDAY 26TH AUGUST,2024 4AT10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.

• Sen.Mohamed Chute,MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

-Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

• Member

• 6.

• Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• -Member

• 7.Sen.MwendaGatayaMoFire,MP

• -Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• -Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGY

• 9.Sen.GloriaMagoma Orwoba,MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

3. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

4. Ms.Emmanuel Barasa

MediaRelationOfficer

5. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

6. Mr.Brian Omosa

• -Hansard Officer

• 7.Ms.Lorna Okatch

• -Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

• 1.H.E.Fatuma Achani

• GOV- Kwale County

2. Ms. Sylvia Chidodo Leli

• County Secretary

3. Mr.Festus Sombo

• Chair CPSB

• 4.Mr.Alex Onduk

• CO-Finance

• 5.Ms.Halima Tsala

• CEO/ Board SEC

• 6.Mr.Abbas Ngedzo

• P. Accountant

MIN. NO.615/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:04am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.616/2024 ADOPTION OF THEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen.James Lomenen, MP and seconded by Sen. Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 5.Meeting with the Governor Kwale County to consider the motion on the Current State oftheNation (PAPER 122) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIIN. NO.617/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98th, 100th, 101,102,103,104,105,106 and 107 sittings were deferred.

MIN.NO.618/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEKWALECOUNTY GOVERNMENTCONSIDERMOTIONONTHE CURRENTSTATEOFTHENATION

TheCommitteemetwith theGovernorKwaleCountyon theimplementationof resolutionsoftheSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusof theNationandthe Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of theKwale CountyGovernment.The Committeewastakenthrough the submissionsby the GovernorKwaleCounty Government asfollows-

1. The County has a total staff establishment of 4,049. The Male are 2,014 (49.74%) and female 2,035 (50.2%).The approved establishment however should be 6,000. The staff who are PWD are 42 (1.44%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% for Persons with Disabilities. 2. That, the highest communities are Mijikenda at 3.044 (75.2)%. The CECMs are 10 with 6 men and 4 women with Mijikenda being the highest ethnic community. Notably, one out ofthe 10 CECMs is a PWD and the largest age group is 51-60.

The Chief Officers are 12 with 9 men and 3 women with Mijikenda being the highest ethnic community.

3. In 2024,staff recruited on permanent and pensionable basis are 43 while on contract 9.In 2023,staff recruited onpermanent and pensionable basis are 136 while on contract 55. In 2022, staff recruited on permanent and pensionable basis are 157 while on contract 36. In 2021, staff recruited on permanent and pensionableare230whileoncontract12. 4. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 7,103,456,527. The county awarded special groups a total of 2,241,618,528 (32%) making them compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. 5. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude 4. The youth occupy 14% of leadership positions 14 out of 114. 5. Encouraging the special groups to apply for vacant positions when advertised 6. Conducting both physical and virtual interviews to include everybody 7. A bursary program to promote education in the county, and further funding TVET programs 8. 6.Annual audits are conducted by 9. The County Government Internal Audit Division 10. OfficeoftheAuditorGeneral 11. A recent report passed and adopted by the County Assembly on 7th February,2024 12. The NCIC report on Ethnic & Diversity Audit of County Public Service of Kwale

The Committee resolved as follows;

• 1.To ensure that the Countyfollows thelaw specifically thePublicProcurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act.

2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education.

• 3.TheKwale County Government toliasewithNCWPDduringrecruitments to get a pool of applicants.

4. The Kwale County Government to send the number of approved staff establishment in one week's time and further provide the ethnicity of staff employed from 21-25years. The County Government to further provide a list of staff above retirement age and the evidence of special groups engagement.

MIN.NO.619/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.620/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

SIGN.

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MINUTES OF THE 109 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON TUESDAY 27TH AUGUST,2024AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

• 2.

• Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet, MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

7. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

• Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk 2. Ms. Purity Orutwa 3. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony 4. Mr. Barasa Emmanuel 5. Mr. Andrew Nyairo 6. Mr. Brian Omosa 7. Ms. Lorna Okatch

IN ATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Joseph Ole Lenku, EGH

• GOV- Kajiado County

2. Dr. Leina Mpoke

• Ag. CS

3. Mr. George Lelema

• Chair KCBSP

4. Ms. Judy Pere

• CECM Public Service

5. Ms. Purity Sein

• KCPSP

6. Mr. Wilson Taiyai

• CO Public Service

7. Ms. Rosemary Turere

• County Solicitor

8. Ms. Winfred Taiko

• Director HRM/D

9. Mr. Saitoti Matipei

• Dep. Dir SCM

10. Mr. Billy Muiruri

• Director Communication

11. Mr. Mike Langat

• PA-GVN

12. Mr. Philip Saidimu

• Director, SCM

• Lead Clerk

• Clerk Assistant

• Clerk Assistant

-Media Relation Officer

• Legal Counsel

• Hansard Officer

• Research Officer

MIN.NO.621/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:24am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.622/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen.James Lomenen, MP and seconded by Sen.Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. 3.Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 5.Meeting with the Governor Kajiado County to consider the motion on the Current State of the Nation (PAPER 123) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.623/2024

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98", 100", 101,102,103,104,105,106,107 and 108 sittings weredeferred.

MIN.NO.624/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEKAJIADOCOUNTY GOVERNMENTTOCONSIDERAMOTION ONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHENATION

The Committee met with the Governor Kajiado County on the implementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the CommitteeResolution toinquireintotherepresentationofKenya'sdiversityin the staff composition of the Kajiado County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Kajiado County Government as follows-

• 1.The County has a total staff establishment of 4,483.The Male are 2,569 (57.30%) and female 1,914 (42.70%). The approved establishment however should be 9,200.The staff who are PWDare 23 (0.51%)hence not complaint with the not less than 5% for Persons with Disabilities.

• 2.That, the highest communities are Maasai at 3,162 (70.53) %. The CECMs and Chief Officers are 28 with 21 men and 7 women with Maasai being the highest ethnic community.

3. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 1,244,500,000. The county awarded special groups a total of 402,346,984 (32%) making them compliant with the PublicProcurement and Disposal Act 4. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youthandPWDsinleadershipinclude

• Establishment of theKajiado CountyWomen Economic Empowerment Fund.
• Targetedrecruitmentdrives andinternshipstoprepareforpublicservice roles
• Availability of Kajiado County Disability Mainstreaming Act
• 5.Annual audits were conducted by The NCIC report on Ethnic & Diversity Audit of CountyPublicService of 2023.

The Committee resolved as follows;

• 1.To ensure that the Countyfollows the lawspecificallythePublicProcurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act.
• 2.The use alternative means ofjob advertisement likelocal vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education.
• 3.TheKajiadoCountyGovernment toliasewithNCWPDduringrecruitments toget a pool of applicants.

MIN. NO.625/2024 AOB

None

MIN. NO.626/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

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PRESENT

• 1.

• Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.James Lomenen Ekomwa,MP

-Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet,MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

7. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

• Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

-Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

3. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

-Media Relation Officer

5. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

6. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

7. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Gideon Mungaro

• GOV- Kilifi County

2. Mr. Raymond Ngala

• CECM-FKE

• 3.Mr.Binyaya Benjamin

• Legal Advisor

4. Mr. K Lughanje

• County Attorney

5. Ms.Susan K Mumba

• CECM Public Service

6. Mr. Martin M Mwaro

• C.S

7. Ms. Lynne T Farrah

• CO-Trade/Executive

• 8.Mr. Jackson K Mweni

• D.HRM/

9. Mr. Attas Shariff Ali

• Member KCPSB

10. Mr. Faraji Chipinde

• County Solicitor

11. Mr. Fikirimi James

• Director, G.D.U

12. Ms. Karen Karimi

• Director, Communication

13. Ms. Mercy Milanoi

• Ass. Dir. Comm

14. H.E Lati Lelelit

• GVN Samburu County

15. Mr.Lesuuda Wilson

• County Secretary

16. Ms. Leronyokie Peinan

• County Attorney

17. Mr. Daniel Lentiyoi

• CEO-Board

18. Mr. Silvano Kaparo

• CECM-Finance

19. Ms. Priscilla Lanyasunya

• Director HRM

20. Mr. David Lempesie

• CPSB Member

21. Mr. Andrew Lesiapaoli

• Head ofPayroll

22. Mr. Nicholas Lepariyu

• Chief of Staff

23. Mr. Philip Leitore

• Chief Officer Public Admin

MIN.NO.627/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:24am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.628/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen.James Lomenen, MP and seconded by Sen.Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. 5.Meetingwith theGovernor'sKilifi andSamburu Counties to consider themotion ontheCurrentStateoftheNation(PAPER124) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.629/2024

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Minutes of the 96th ,97th ,98th, 100th, 101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108 and 109 sittings were deferred.

MIN.NO.630/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEKILIFIANDSAMBURU COUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDERA MOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

The Committeemetwith theGovernorKilifiCountyon theimplementationof resolutionsoftheSenateontheMotionon theCurrentStatusoftheNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the KilifiCountyGovernment.TheCommittee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Kilifi County Government as follows-

1. The County has a total staff establishment of 4,297. The Male are 1,859 (43%) and female 2,438 (57%). The approved staff establishment is 10,380. The staff who are PWD are 31 (1%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% for Persons with Disability. 2. The highest communities are Mijikenda 3,416 (79%) and non-Mijikenda 1,312 (21%) making them not compliant with CGA, 20212 section 65 (1) (e). The CECMs are 14 with 8 (57%) men and 6 (43%) women with Mijikenda being the highest ethnic community and the highest age group is 40 - 49. The Chief Officers are 22 with 13 men and 9 women with Mijikenda being the highest ethnic community and the highest age group is 35 - 39 years, one member is a PWD. In 2022, the County recruited 137 staff. In 2023, the countyrecruited 17,In2024,the county recruited 76 staff making a total of 230. 3. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 2, 559, 227, 803. The with thePublicProcurementandDisposalAct 4. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youthandPWDsinleadershipinclude 5. The County has the following policies in place, Recruitment and selection, Disability mainstreaming policy, Gender mainstreaming policy 6. Targeted recruitment drives and internships to prepare for public service roles 5. Annual audits undertaken have been by, the Kilifi County Public Service Board, an evaluation report on County Public Service Compliance with National Values and Principles of Governance for the year 2023, and also a report to the NCIC on 19th July, 2024.

The Committee met with the Governor Samburu County on the implementation of resolutionsoftheSenateon theMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of theSamburu CountyGovernment.The Committeewas taken through the submissions by the Governor Samburu County Government as follows-

1. The County has a total staff establishment of 2,564. The Male are 1,610 (63%) and female 954 (37%). The approved staff establishment is 8,600. Staff who are PWD are 31 (1.25%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% on Persons with Disability. 2. The highest communities are Samburu 1,963 (76.6%) and non-Samburu 601 CECMs are9with6menand3womenwithSamburubeingthehighestethnic community and the highest age group is 41 - 45years. The Chief Officers are 22 with 18 men and 4 women with Samburu being the highest ethnic community and the highest age group is 36 - 40 years. In 2022, the County recruited 95 staff. In 2023, the county recruited 63, In 2021, the county recruited 82 staff making a total of 240. 3. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude

• A fund used to sensitize special groups and help finance them take up County tenders.

4. Annual audits undertaken have been an NCIC report done in 22/23 on ethnic diversity, Yearly reports submitted by the CPSB, yearly external auditors from OfficeoftheAuditorGeneral.

The Committee resolved asfollows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. The Kilifi County Government to liase with NCWPD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 4. Kilifi County Government to Total number of PWDs in Kilifi County and evidence of youth engagement and support especially financing. 5. Samburu County Government to provide the current staff establishment and Clarify the Procurement spend for 23/24 and allocation to special groups

MIN. NO.630/2024 AOB

MIN.NO.631/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

SIGN.

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PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• 3.Sen.James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

-Member

5. Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP

-Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• -Member

• 7.Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

• -Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Patrick Ole Ntutu

• Gov. - Narok County

2. Mr. Meyiani Ole Tuya

• County Secretary

3. Ms. Josephine Ng'eno

• CECM-PSM

4. Ms. Susan Tamooh

• -Board Member/V-ChairNCPSB

5. Mr. Paul Kabuali

• CCO-PSM

6. Mr. Alex Lesaloi

• Deputy Director HR

7. Ms. Lengolos Jacinta

• Governor's Office

MIN. NO.632/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:24am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen.James Lomenen, MP and seconded by Sen. Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. 4.Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. 5.Meeting with the Governor's Narok County to consider the motion on the Current State of the Nation (PAPER 130) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN. NO.634/2024

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

There were no minutes to confirm.

MIN.NO.635/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEGOVERNORNAROK COUNTYGOVERNMENTTOCONSIDERA MOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

The Committee met with the Governor Narok County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusoftheNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Narok County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Narok County Government as follows-

1. The County has a total staff establishment of 5, 478. The Male are 3,130 (%) and female 2,348 (%). The approved establishment is, 6, 216 employees. Staff who are PWD are 199 (3.6%) hence non-compliant. 2. The Narok County employees are predominantly Maasai at 3,781 (69%) and nonMaasai comprising 1,697 employees (30%) making them compliant with CGA, 20212 section 65 (1) (e). The CECMs are 10 with 7 men and 3 women with Maasai being the highest ethnic community. The Chief Officers are 20 with 13 men and 7 women with Maasai being the highest ethnic community. The employees above 60 are explained as; PWDs, CECMs, Governor's dedicated staff, Member of CPSB, Specialists.

3. In the FY 22/23, the Total procurement plan was worth 7,200,048,380. The county ( 0 s 1 totalprocurementplanwasworth6,436,315,503and specialgroupswere awarded 273,355,924 (14%) making them not compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. 4. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youthandPWDsinleadershipinclude 3. Targetedrecruitmentdrivesand internships toprepareforpublicservice roles 4. Availability of a manual on Youth policy, Internship Policy. 5. 5.Annual audits were conducted by The NCIC report on Ethnic & Diversity Audit 2023 where the county was awarded a trophy for being compliant.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radiostations,local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. The Narok County Government to liase with NCWPD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 4. Breakdown the total procurement awarded to special groups for the full year. Proper age breakdown of staff between 56 - 72years, explaining employees above 60years. 5. Information on Own Source Revenue and evidence of special groups engagement.

MIN. NO.636/2024 AOB

None

MIN. NO.637/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

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PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

• Member

• Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

-Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet,MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

7. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

-Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

• 5.Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

• 1.H.E.Jeremiah Lomurukai

• GOV- Turkana County

• 2.Dr.Pauline Akirui

• Ag. Chair CPSB

• 3.Mr.PaterErimele

• County Secretary

4. Dr. Michael Ekidor

• CECM-Finance

5. Mr.Ekai Naben

• Director Legal Affairs

6. Mr. Samson Nakito

• Director SCMS

7. Mr.Amos Kibet

-Principal Accountant

8. Mr. Joseph Ngatiotin

• Ass-Director HR

9. Ms. Jane Ebenyo

• Principal Legal Counsel

10. Ms. Nakaale Marian

• CCO-Public Service

11. Mr. James Klikwel

• CCO-Finance

12. Mr. Chris Locheria

• Director ADM

13. Ms. Judith Etaam 14. Mr. Joel Mwita 15. Mr.Vitalis Otieno Ogombe

MIN.NO.638/2024

• Director HRM & D
• Director Liaison
• Director Economic Planning

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:04am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.639/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen.James Lomenen, MP and seconded by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. Meeting with the Governor's Turkana County to consider the motion on the CurrentState oftheNation 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN. NO.640/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 1l1 sitting.

MIN.NO.641/2024

MEETINGWITHTHETURKANA&NAKURU COUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDERA MOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

The Committee met with the Governor Turkana County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Turkana County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Turkana County Government as follows-

1. The County has a total staff establishment of4, 487. The Male are 2,865 (64%) and female 1, 622 (36%). Staff who are PWD are 107 (2.38%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability. 2. The highest community which is the dominant one is Turkana 3754 (84%). The CECMs are 10 with 7 men and 3 women with all being Turkana. The Chief Officers are 23with15 men and8womenwith allbeingTurkana apart from one who is Somali.Notably, 2 male and1 female arePWDs.In the FY 21/22 73 employeeswererecruited.IntheFY22/2329employeeswererecruited.Inthe FY 23/24 88 employees were recruited. 3. 3.In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 5,614.203,557. The county awarded special groups a total of 1,332,879,786 (24%) making them not compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. 4. Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDsinleadershipinclude

• Targeted consideration of vulnerable groups in recruitment

6. Deliberate regional balance of employees within the county 7. Special sponsorship and capacity building incentives for vulnerable groups 8. Adherence to gender equity in recruitment 9. Representation in decision making bodies 5. Annual audits are conducted by the NCIC report on Ethnic & Diversity Audit of County Public Service of 2023 and Turkana County did not comply.

The Committee noted the non-appearance of the Nakuru County Governor who was unwell.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. 3.Confirmation of someone substantive for Chair CPSB Turkana the current on has been acting for two years. (In 2 months) 4. 4.Provide clarity on AGPO contracts 5. Information on Own Source Revenue and evidence of special groups engagement.

• 6.The Committee resolved to re-invite the Governor Nakuru County Governor toappear atalaterdate.

MIN.NO.642/2024 AOB

The Committee noted the non-appearance of the Nakuru County Governor who was unwell and agreed to reschedule her cross-examination to a later date.

MIN.NO.643/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

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PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP

-Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

7. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

-Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

-Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

Tharaka Nithi County

1. H.E. Muthomi Njuki

• GOV- Tharaka Nithi County

2. Mr. Alex M. Muratha

• County Secretary

3. Mr. Lawrence Rweria

-CECM-Finance

4. Mr. Justus Nabea

• CEO-CPSB

5. Mr. George Njoroge Rwego

• Member-CPSB

6. Mr. Fredrick Njiru

• Director HRM

7. Mr. Kennedy Murithi

• Advisor to the Governor

8. Ms. Salome Wanjiku

• Ass-Director Supply Chain Mgt

9. Ms. Alice Micheni

• Technical Ass Governor

10. Ms. Kellen G Mbabu

• V-Chair CPSB

Kitui County

• 11.

• H.E. Julius Malombe

• GOV-Kitui County

12. Mr.Wilfred Mutua 13. Ms. Hellen Mutuku 14. Mr. Hassan Mohamed 15. Mr. Joseph Kibege

MIN.NO.644/2024

• Ag. Board Sec
• Director HRM
• Member KSPSB
• Ag. Director Procurement

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:04am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.645/2024 ADOPTIONOF THEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen.James Lomenen, MP and seconded by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 5.1 Meeting with the Governor's Tharaka Nithi and Kitui Counties to consider the motion on the Current State ofthe Nation (PAPER NO.123) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN. NO.646/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111 and 112 sitting.

MIN.NO.647/2024

MEETINGWITHTHETHARAKANITHI&KITUI COUNTY GOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDERA MOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

THARAKANITHICOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee met with the Governor Tharaka Nithi County on the implementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Tharaka Nithi County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Tharaka Nithi County Government and noted as follows --

• i. The County has a total staff establishment of 2,641 The Male are 1,148 (43.5%) and female 1, 493 (56.5%) making them compliant on gender ration of two-thirds; and
• ii. Staff under the category of PWD are 34 equivalent to 1.38% of the total staff establishment and non-compliant to the required minimum of 5% of the total staff.

The dominant Community in the staff establishment being Meru have 1813 employees translatingto68.65%ofthe total.TheCECMs are8whiletheChief Officersare16with 16 men and 8 women. Notably, 1officer is a PWD. In the last three years 77 employees were recruited. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 1,534,412,613.00. The county awarded special groups a total of 466,107,920.00 making them not compliant withthePublicProcurementandDisposalAct.

The Committee noted the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• Targeted consideration of vulnerable groups in recruitment
• Deliberate regional balance of employees within the county
• Special sponsorship and capacity building incentives for vulnerable groups
• Adherence to gender equity in recruitment
• Representation in decision making bodies

The Committee was informed that an audit was done in 2021 by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) and a certificate of recognition was awarded to the County on its excellent services in promoting quality and Inclusion of Special Interest Groups.

KITUICOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee met with the Governor Kitui County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateon theMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Kitui County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Kitui County Governmentandnoted asfollows-

• i. The Countyhas a total staff establishment of 5,565;
• ii. The Male comprising of 2,156 employees (38.7%) and female employees totalling 3,409 (61.3%); and
• iii. Staff who are PWD are 51 translating to 0.9% far below the required minimum thresholdof5%.

The Kamba community being the dominant community in the service constitutes 5,050 employees (90.7%) and the non-dominant make up (9.3%) of the total hence making them non-compliant with CGA, 2012 section 65(1)(e). The CECMs are 10 with 6 men and 4 women with Kamba being the highest ethnic community. The Chief Officers are 25 with 17 men and 8 women. Notably, 1officer is a PWD. In the last three years 77 employees were recruited. The Committee further noted that, in the FY 21/22 the County

In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 3,605,678,714. The county awarded special groups a total of 626,923,976.00(17.39%) making them not compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.

The Committee noted some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• ·In the last three yeas during recruitment, out of 654 employees, 322 were femaleswhileyouth accounted for525with 6PWDs
• Giving waivers during recruitment for PWDs
• ·Industrial Attachment

The Committee was informed that an audit was done in 2021 by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) and a certificate of recognition for extemporary services in promoting quality and Inclusion of Special Interest Groups and also the NCIC report onEthnic&DiversityAudit2023.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. That, the County adhere the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act,National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 3. That, Counties to provide more clarity on AGPO contracts awarded. 2. That. Counties to use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, and local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 4. Information on Own Source Revenue and evidence of special groups engagement to be submitted alongside other submissions. 6. That, Counties should liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 5. Tharaka Nithi County Government to provide a breakdown of various the Meru community subtribes.

MIN. NO.648/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.649/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

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MINUTESOFTHE114 SITTINGOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON WEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

-Member

• 5.S Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

• 7.

• Sen.MwendaGatayaMoFire,MP -Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

-Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

• 5.Mr.BarasaEmmanuel

• Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

• 1.H.E. Mohammud Mohamed Ali

• Gov. - Marsabit County

2. Mr. Ambrose Lochokwe

• Chair-CPSB

3. Mr.Abdi Adan Suleiman

• CPSB- Member

4. Mr. Galgacho Ganale

• CEO/SEC-CPSB

• 5.Mr.Francis Kariuki Kamendi

• Director Supply Chain

MIN.NO.650/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 11:24am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.651/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Betty Montet, MP and seconded bySen.Joseph Githuku,MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. 5.Meeting with the Governor's Marsabit, Mombasa and Lamu County to consider themotionontheCurrentStateoftheNation(PAPERNo.124) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.652/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes ofthe 111, 112 and 113 sitting.

MIN.NO.653/2024

MEETINGWITH THE MARSABIT,MOMBASA& LAMUCOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDERA MOTIONON THECURRENT STATE OF THE NATION

The Committeemetwith the GovernorMarsabitCountyon theimplementation of resolutions of theSenateon theMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition oftheMarsabit CountyGovernment.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Marsabit County Governmentandnotedasfollows-

• i. Marsabit Countyhas a total staff establishment of 2,869;
• ii. The Male are 1,640 (57%) and female 1,229 (43%); and
• ii. PWD is comprised of 51 staffs equivalent to 2% below the required 5% as per the PWD's Act.

The Committee noted that the dominant community is Borana 981 (34.2%). The CECMs are10with7maleand3femalewhiletheChiefOfficersare24with17maleand7 female. Notably,1 officer is a PWD.In thelast three years 940employees were recruited.

The Committee noted that in the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth them not compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act. (19.68%)

The Committee was informed the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership included;

• ·Targeted consideration of vulnerable groups in recruitment;
• Deliberate regional balance of employees within the county;
• Special sponsorship and capacity building incentives for vulnerable groups;
• Adherence to gender equity in recruitment; and
• Representationin decision makingbodies

The Committee was informed on the the National Cohesion and Integration Commission second Ethnic Diversity Audit for the County Public Service during the period from February-September 2023.According to theNCIC findings Marsabit County was rated as the best County in first position as the most compliant on ethnic diversity, with a work baseof30 ethnicgroups.

MarsabitCountywasfurtherinformedon theawardgrantedbytheInstituteofHuman Resources Management, IHRM, in 2023 in the category of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. 3.The Committee requested the secretariat to expunge Annex 4 of the Marsabit County Report till they provide clarity on AGPO contracts within the next seven days. 4. Information on Own Source Revenue and evidence of special groups engagement. 5. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 6. 6.TheCommitteesecretariattowritetotheMombasaandLamuCounties reschedulingthemeetingto a later date.

MIN.NO.654/2024 AOB

The Committee meeting with the Governor's Mombasa and Lamu Counties did not take place since the two County Governor's requested for rescheduling owing to prior official engagements.

MIN. NO.655/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 115 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

-Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

7. Sen.MwendaGatayaMoFire,MP

-Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Mr. Barasa Emmanuel

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Dr. Jonathan Bii

• Gov. - Uasin Gishu County

2. Ms.Fransesca C. Boen

• Chair-CPSB

3. Mr.Edwin Bett

• County Secretary

4. Mr. Elijah Kosgei

• CECM-PSM

5. Mr.Eliud Chemagut

• Chief Officer

6. Mr. Ronald Kiprop

• Legal Advisor-GVN UG-County

7. Ms. Srah Siamtai

• Ag. Director SCM

8. Ms. Mary Kiarie

• Internal Auditor

9. Mr. Micah Rogony

• CECM-Finance

MIN. NO.656/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:24am. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

ADOPTION OFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Betty Montet, MP and seconded by Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. 5.Meetingwith theGovernor'sUasinGishu andWest Pokot Counties to consider themotionon theCurrentStateoftheNation(PAPERNo.128) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.658/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113 and 114 sitting.

MIN.NO.659/2024

MEETINGWITH THEUASIN GISHU&WEST POKOTCOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDERA MOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

The Committeemet with the Governor UasinGishu County on theimplementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Uasin Gishu County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Uasin Gishu County Government andnotedasfollows-

• i. Uasin Gishu County has a total staff establishment of 4,639;
• ii. The Male are 1,852 (39.9%) and female 2,787 (60.1%); and
• ii. Staff who are PWD are 101 translating to 2.1% of the total hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee noted that the highest community which is the dominant one is Nandi 2385 (51.41%). The CECMs are 10 with 7 male and 3 female while the Chief Officers are 20 with 13 male and 7 female. Notably, no officer is a PWD. In the last three years 2084 employees were recruited. In the financial year 2021/2022 they employed 424, in the financial year 2022/2023 they employed 1,455 employees and in the financial year 2023/2024theyemployed205employees.

The County Government of Uasin Gishu reserves at least thirty percent of its budgetary allocation for the enterprises owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged group. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 4,694,187,434.00. The county awarded special groups a total of 628,093,664.08.00 making them compliant with thePublicProcurement and Disposal Act. (13.38%)

The Committee noted the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• Targeted consideration of vulnerable groups in recruitment
• Conversion of terms of engagement of E.C.D.E teachers whose majority · employmentinlinewith theirschemesofservice.
• Deliberate regional balance of employees within the county. The County Govermment has also outsourced cleaning services from a company that engagesonlytheDeafCommunity
• Special sponsorship and capacity building incentives for vulnerable groups
• Adherence to gender equity in recruitment
• Representationin decisionmakingbodies

The Office of the Auditor General has been carrying out annual audits of the County Executive which includes, the audit of the County Public Service Board in regards to compliance with the law on staff ethnic diversityfrom financial year 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and the current ongoing audit for the financial year 2023/2024.

The Committee meeting with the Governor West Pokot County did not take place since the County Governor requested for rescheduling owing to prior official engagements.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. The County Government to ensure that, it follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The County to use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular,socialmedia,radiostations,localleaderstoreach morepeople whiledoingtargetedcivic education. 3. The County to provide information on their "Own Source Revenue" and supportingevidenceofspecialgroup's engagement. 4. The County to liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants.

5. The County Government of Uasin Gishu to provide further information on a well detailed document on their payroll system (IPPD), and AGPO supporting documents.

MIN.NO.660/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.661/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 116 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

• Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP

• Member

• 6.

• Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

• 7.Sen.Mwenda GatayaMoFire,MP

-Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

• 5.Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

1. H.E.A. S. Nassir

• GOV- Mombasa County

2. Mr. Kenneth Ambani

• CECM

3. Mr. George Marun

• V/Chair

4. Mr. Fadhil

-MCPSB

5. Mr. Feizan Faruk

• County Secretary

6. Ms. Ruthyana Mumbua

-MCPSB- Member

7. Mr. Abdulkadi Ali

• MCPSB- Member

8. Ms. Justina Mwikya

• County Chief Office

9. Dr. Noah Akala

• Chief of Staff

10. Mr. Stewart Oyoyo

• Protocol Officer

11. Ms. Evelyn Tatu

-Senior Admin Assistant

12. H.E. Mohamed Khalif

• GOV- Mandera County

13. Mr. Ethila Issak

• Chair-MCPSB

14. Mr.Muhamud Hussein

• CEO-MCPSB

15. Mr. Billow Issack

• County Secretary

16. Mr. Ibrahim Ali

• CECM-FSEP

17. Ms.Rahma Said Elias

• CCO Energy

18. Ms. Halima Dahir

-Member MCPSB

19. Ms. Hussein Alinoor

-DCOS

20. H.E. Susan Kihika

• GOV- Nakuru County

21. Ms. Joyce Ndegwa

• B.S-NCPSB

22. Ms. Jane Wakami

• Director HR

23. Ms. Jacqueline Osoro

• CECM-PSM

24. Mr. Mwaura Samuel

• C.S& MOPS

25. Mr. Charles Mwai

• Chair-NCPSB

26. Dr. Peter Ketyenya

• Chief of Staff

27. Mr.Benard Namunane

• Dir. Communication

28. Ms. Annmarie Kuria

• Dir S.C.M

29. Ms. Abigael Pasiany

-P.A-GOV

MIN. NO.662/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:14 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.663/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and seconded by Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. 2.Adoption of the Agenda 3. 3.Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. 4.Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. Meeting with the Governor's Mombasa, Mandera and Nakuru Counties to consider the motion on the Current State of the Nation (PAPER N0.128) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.664/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114 and 115 sitting.

MEETINGWITHTHEMOMBASA,MANDERA& NAKURUCOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDER A MOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOF THE NATION

MOMBASACOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committeemet with the Governor Mombasa County on the implementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Mombasa County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Mombasa County Government and noted that the County has a total staff establishment of 5,076. The Male ( hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The highest community which is the dominant one is Mijikenda 2018 (39.75%). The CECMsare10with7male and3femalewhiletheChief Officers are14with8male and 6 female. Notably, no officer is a PWD. In the last three years 955 employees were 2022/2023 they employed 520 employees, in the financial year 2023/2024 they employed 55 employees and in the financial year 2024/2025 they employed 39 employees.

TheCommitteewasinformed thattheCountyGovernmentofMombasareservesatleast thirty percent of its budgetary allocation for the enterprises owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged group. In the FY 23/24, the Total total of 628,093,664.08.00 making them compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.

The Committee noted the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• Youth empowerment program that has engaged 5,000 youth engaged in productive work as opposed to idleness that leads to drug abuse, crime and othervices.
• of Mombasa County to the Departments they are trained on. The program Renumeration Commission.
• Attachment opportunities for students who are pursuing different courses in different institutions to allow them acquire practical aspects of their

respective areas of specialization in a real work environment. The engaged attaches' stands at 600 in number annually.

• Adherence with the law on two thirds gender rule by ensuring representation of women at all levels of service in the County Public Service.
• Incorporation of National Cohesion, Values and Principles in performance contracting indicators in the County performance management system.
• the PWDs by actively seeking applicants through liaising with the Mombasa County Government.

The Mombasa County informed the Committee that the Office of the Auditor General has been carrying out annual audits of the County Executive which includes, the audit of the County Public Service Board in regards to compliance with the law on staff ethnic diversity from financial year 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and the current ongoing audit for the financialyear2023/2024.

MANDERACOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee met with the Governor Mandera County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Mandera County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Mandera County Government and noted that the County has a total staff establishment of 4,040. The Male are 3037 (75.99%) and female 1,003 (25.1%). Staff who are PWD are 92 (2.3%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee noted the highest community which is the dominant one is Gureeh 2,469 (61.725%).TheCECMsare 9with 7male and 2femalewhile theChief Officersare30 with 20 male and 10 female. Notably, one officer is a PWD. In the last three years 955 employees were recruited. In the three financial years the Mandera County have employed 917 employees.

The Committee was informed that Mandera County allocated 36 tenders worth Kshs 1,021,770,178.05 to the special groups, representing 36.8% of the total Kshs 2,774,557.568 awarded in line with section 53 (6) and 157 (12) % (13) of PPDA.

The Committee was informed of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include

• Consideration of the marginalized groups and minority groups are given opportunity in any job recruitment process.
• representation of women at all levels of service in the County Public Service.
• Incorporation of National Cohesion, Values and Principles in performance contracting indicators in the County performance management system.

The Committee was further informed there was an assessment by the National Cohesion andIntegrationCommissiononethnic anddiversityreport2023tohighlight theprogress made by the County towards attaining inclusivity in employment of Kenya diverse ethnic communities.

NAKURUCOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee further met with the Governor Nakuru County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateon theMotionontheCurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff compositionoftheNakuru CountyGovernment.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Nakuru County Government and noted the County has a total staff establishment of 5,258. The Male are 2,171 (41.3%) and female 3,087 (58.7%). Staff who are PWD are 84 (1.59%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee noted the highest community which is the dominant one is Kikuyu 2,481 (47.19%). The CECMs are 10 with 6 male and 4 female while the Chief Officers are 23 with 15 male and 8 female. Notably, no officer is a PWD. In the last three years 985 2023/2024 they employed 263 employees.

The Committee was informed the County Government of Nakuru reserves at least thirty percent of its budgetary allocation for the enterprises owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged group. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 2,711,804,397.00. The county awarded special groups a total of 742,937,698.9100 making them compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.

firmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include

• Nakuru Countyhadimprovedin termsofcompliancebetween2016-2023 in terms of ensuring that at least 30% of the vacant posts at entry level are filled by candidates who are not from the dominant ethnic community in the country.
• Nakuru County was among the 5/13 cosmopolitan counties.
• Nakuru County was among 13/47 counties that had complied with section 65 1 (e) ofthe CGA 2012.
• Nakuru County was among 5/47 counties that had employed, more than 30 ethnic groups in its county public service.

The Committee was further informed that Nakuru County was recognized by the NCIC as:

• Compliant in inclusivity and was awarded with a trophy for Compliant County
• Diverse County in terms of ethnicity and was awarded with a trophy for Diverse County
• Improved in diversity inclusion compliance and was awarded with a trophy for Improved and Compliant County.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. The Mombasa and Mandera County Governments to provide further documents 4. Mandera County to provide a summary of demographic composition of employees, CECMs and CCOs. 5. Mandera County to indicate planned reservation for the target groups verses actual spent/procurement. 6. Nakuru County to provide a breakdown of demographics, breakdown of check on their compliance, staff establishment and bursary allocations. 7. Information on Own Source Revenue and evidence of special groups engagement. 8. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants.

MIN. NO.666/2024 AOB

MIN.NO.667/2024 ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 117 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT 10:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

-Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

• 7.Sen.Mwenda GatayaMoFire,MP

• Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

-Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

• 5.Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

-Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

• 1.H.E.Dr.Kiarie Badilisha

• Gov. - Nyandarua County

2. Mr. William Gatehi

• Chair NCPSB

3. Ms. Mary Kamande

• CECM F, EP & ICT

4. Dr. P.M Wanjau

• CECM PSAD

5. Mr. Alex Mwaura

• CO Public Admin

6. Mr. Jimmy Chogi

-MCPSB-Member

7. Mr. Peter Thiani

• Chief of Staff

8. Mr. Martin Ngugi

• Liaison Officer

9. Mr. Frank Kanja

• CS &HOPS

MIN. NO.668/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Betty Montet, MP and seconded by Sen.James Lomenen, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. Meeting with the Governor's Nyandarua, Kisii and Isiolo Counties to consider the motion on the Current State of the Nation (PAPER N0.128) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.670/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes ofthe 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 and 116 sitting.

MIN.NO.671/2024

MEETING WITH THE NYANDARUA,KISII & ISIOLOCOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDER AMOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

The Committee met with the Governor Nyandarua County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenate on the Motion on the CurrentStatus of theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Nyandarua County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Nyandarua County Government and noted as follows -

• i. That, the County has a total staff establishment of 2,427. The Male are 1,468 (60.49%) and female 959 (39.517%).
• ii. The County has a total of 21 staff as PWD which is 0.86% of the total. Making it far too less of the required 5% hence non-compliant.
• iii. The Committee noted the highest community which is the dominant one is Kikuyu 2,248 (95.42%). The CECMs and CCOs are 37 with female being 11(30%) while the male are 26(70%). Notably, no officer is a PWD. In the last three years 955 the financial year 2022/2023 they employed 19 employees, in the financial year

2023/2024 they employed 40 employees and in the financial year 2024/2025 they employed 30 employees.

The Committee was further informed that, the County. Government of Nyandarua reserves at least thirty percent of its budgetary allocation for the enterprises owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged group. In the FY 23/24, the Total procurement plan was worth 4,694,187,434.00. The county awarded special groups a total of 628,093,664.08.00 making them compliant with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.

The Committee noted some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• ·Attachment opportunities for students who are pursuing different courses in different institutions to allow them acquire practical aspects of their respective areas of specialization in a real work environment. The engaged attaches' stands at 200 in number annually.
• Adherence with the law on two thirds gender rule by ensuring representation of women at all levels of service in the County Public Service.
• Incorporation of National Cohesion, Values and Principles in performance contracting indicators in the County performance management system.
• Makingprovisionfor special opportunitiesfor access toemploymentfor the PWDs by actively seeking applicants through liaising with the MombasaCountyGovernment.
• Recruitmentof250ECDE teacherswererecruitedacrossthe25sub counties based on the women, youth and persons with disability.

The Committee was informed that theNational Cohesion andIntegration Commission (NCIC) continuously conducts diversity and Ethnic Audit on all employees in the County governments. Done through request from the County Public Service Board on all recruitments conducted clearly indicating the various staff appointed in the various positions.

The Committee resolved as follows;

• 1.County to ensure that, it follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act.

2. The County to use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people whiledoingtargeted civiceducation.

3. Nakuru County to provide a breakdown of demographics, breakdown of percentages of employment for the last three financial years, payroll to check on their compliance, staff establishment and bursary allocations. 4. Information on Own Source Revenue and evidence of special groups engagement to be availed to the Committee. 5. The County to liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 4. 6.Nyandarua County Government to provide the approved HR manual and the approved documents. 7. Nyandarua County Government to provide extra information of the recently concluded recruitment exercise and a detailed document on the issues sought by the Committee. 8. The secretariat to write to the Kisii and Isiolo County governments rescheduling the meetings to a later date.

MIN. NO.672/2024 AOB

The Committee noted that the Governor Kisii County requested for rescheduling to a later date since the Governor had been nominated to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA from 22nd -30th September 2024.

The Committee further noted the non-appearance of the Governor Isiolo County Government.

The Committee agreed and directed the Secretariat to reschedule the meetings to a later date.

MIN. NO.673/2024 ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 118 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT 9:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

• 2.

• Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• 3.Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

7. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

• Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

• Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Simon Kachapin Kitalei

• Gov- West Pokot County

2. Mr. John Martakou

• Chair WPCPSB

3. Ms. Consolata Arusei

• SEC WPCPSB

4. M. Tyno Rokino

• Chiefof Staff

5. Mr. Robert Katina

• County Attorney

6. H.E. Issa A. Timamy

• GOV- Lamu County

7. Mr.Abdalla Fadhil

• Chair-LCPSB

8. Ms. Amina Omar

• CEO/SEC LCPSB

9. Ms. Naima Ahmed

• Vice-chair LCPSB

10. Amb. Ali Abbas

• County Secretary

11. Mr.Felix Katama

• Deputy-Director HRM

12. Mr.Kulthum Harith

• Director Legal Services

MIN.NO.674/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.675/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and seconded by Sen. James Lomenen, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. 4.Matters arising from the previous minutes 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment. 6. 5.Meeting with the Governor's West Pokot and Lamu County to consider the motion on theCurrentStateoftheNation(PAPERN0.138)

MIN. NO.676/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes ofthe 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 and 117 sitting.

MIN.NO.677/2024

MEETINGWITH THEWESTPOKOT&LAMU COUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDER AMOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

WESTPOKOTCOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee met with the Governor West Pokot County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenate on theMotion on the CurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff compositionof theWestPokot County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor West Pokot County Government and he County has a total staff establishment of 4,946. The Male are 2,510 complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee noted that, Pokot was the dominant tribe with a composition of 4,224 employees at (85.40%). The CECMs and CCOs are 24 with female being 8(33.3%) while the male are 16(66.7%). Notably, 2 officers (8.3%) are PWD. In the last three years 751 employees were recruited. The male appointments have been 440(58.6%) while the female appointments have been 311(41.1%). The youth have taken the majority of the recent appointments being 482(62.6%). Ethnicity of the employees in the past three years are drawn from thirteen (13) Kenyan tribes.

The West Pokot County Government has complied with this section and was given a 65% compliance level in the recent audit conducted by the National Treasury in April 2024.

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• Placing advertisements in media accessible to all groups; even on social media platforms.
• Placing the youth in attachment and internship opportunities at the County Public Service giving them opportunities when the vacancies arise.
• Giving equal opportunities to the female candidates in any vacancies advertised in comparison to their male counterparts.

The Committee was informed that there was an Audit in May 2023, dubbed Diversity and Ethnic Audit of County Governments in which the County submitted the data as requested by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission.

LAMUCOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee further met with the Governor Lamu County on the implementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff compositionoftheLamuCountyGovernment.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Lamu County Government that the County has a total staff establishment of 1,494. The Male are 765 (51%) and female 729 (49%). Staff who are PWD are 18 (1.2%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The highest community which is the dominant one is Bajun 558 (37.35%). The CECMs and CCOs are 20 with male being 14(70%) while the female are 6(30%). Notably, no officers are PWD. In the last three years 503 employees were recruited. The male appointments have been 175 while the female appointments have been 328.

The Committee noted that Lamu County Government has complied with this PPRA issues and was given a 65% compliance level in the recent audit conducted by the National Treasury in April 2024.

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• Targeted Recruitment Initiatives like advertising through the local channels and conducting outreach programs within communities.
• Affirmative Action Policies prioritizing the recruitment of PWDs, women and minority groups in line with both National Policies.
• Equal Opportunity Employment Guidelines ensuring that all job vacancies are process.

The Committee was informed that, in the past three years, Lamu County Government has undertaken the following audits and compliance evaluation exercise to ascertain the level ofinclusivity in its recruitment process:

• ii. Human Resource Audit by Public Service Board;
• i. Annual Auditby the Officeof theAuditor General;
• iii. The Annual Evaluation report on the level of compliance with the values and principles of governance, as stipulated under Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya submitted to the Lamu County Assembly as required under Section 59 (f) of the County Government Act of 2012.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. That, the County to strictly follow the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The Counties to use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. West Pokot County to provide a breakdown of demographics, breakdown of percentages of employment for the last three financial years, payroll to check on their compliance, staff establishment and bursary allocations. 5. Counties to liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 4. Both West Pokot and Lamu County Governments to provide Information on Own Source Revenue and evidence of special groups engagement. 6. Lamu County Government to provide the approved HR manual and the approved documents, proof of activities for the women, youth and PWDs. Attach photos of the activities. 7. Lamu County to provide the PPRA submissions for the financial years 2023/2024, Jan-June 2024.

MIN.NO.678/2024 AOB

None

MIN. NO.679/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

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MINUTESOFTHE119SITTINGOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL. COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT 9:00AM, COMMITTEE ROOM 2, BUNGE TOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

-Member

5. Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP

-Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

7. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

-Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

• 5.Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

• Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

• 1.H.E.FCPA FernandesBarasa

• Gov. - Kakamega County

2. Dr. Lawrence Omuhaka

• CS

3. Mr. Benjamin Andama

• CECM PSA

4. CPA Livingstone Imbayi

• CECM Finance

5. Dr. June Mwasuma

• CO Fin

6. Mr. Joseph Nambua

-DSCM

7. Ms. Rose Busolo

• DHRM

8. Mr. George Isaudu

-PCM

9. CPA Victor Kasyamani

• Accountant

10. CHRP Prisca Otipa

• CO-PS

11. CS.Vivianne Mmbaka

• County Attorney

12. Mr. Geoffrey Mitano

• Governor's PA

13. H.E. Sakaja J

• GOV- Nairobi City

14. Mr. Akumali Godfrey

• Ag. County Sec

15. Mr. S.G Mwangi L S (K)

• CECM

16. Mr. Charles Kerich

• CECM

17. Ms. Janet Opiata, HSC

• CCO-PSM

18. Mr. Richard Mogoko

• Ag. Dir Supply Chain

19. Mr. Justin Muli

• PA to Governor

20. Ms. Elizabeth Maina

• Ass Board Director

MIN. NO.680/2024 PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.681/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and seconded by Sen. James Lomenen, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. 4.Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. 5.Meeting with the Governor's Kakamega and Nairobi City County to consider the motion on the Current State ofthe Nation (PAPER N0.139) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN. NO.682/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117 and 118 sitting.

MIN. NO.683/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEKAKAMEGA&NAIROBI CITYCOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDER A MOTION ONTHECURRENT STATEOF THE NATION

KAKAMEGACOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee met with the Governor Kakamega County on the implementation of resolutionsoftheSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusoftheNationandthe Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Kakamega County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Kakamega County Government the County has a total staff establishment of 6,760. The Male are 2,615 (39%) and female 4,145 (61%). Staff who are PWD are 71 (1.05%) hence not complaint for being short of the 5% as provided for in the law.

The dominant community is Luhya with 6,130employees at (90.68%), hence noncompliant with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs and CCOs are 42 with female being 12 (29%) while the male are 30 (71%). Notably, 1 officer is a PWD. In the last three years 691 employees were recruited.

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• Placing advertisements in media accessible to all groups; even on social media platforms.
• Placing the youth in attachment and internship opportunities at the County Public Service giving them opportunities when the vacancies arise.
• Giving equal opportunities to the female candidates in any vacancies advertised in comparison to their male counterparts.

NAIROBICOUNTYSUBMISSION

TheCommitteemetwith theGovernorNairobi City Countyon theimplementation of resolutionsof theSenateon theMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Nairobi City County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Nairobi City County Government the County has a total staff establishment of 16,321. The Male are 7,661 (46.94%) and female 8,660 (53.06%). Staff who are PWD are 172 (1.05%) falling short ofthe required 5%.

Nairobi County dominant Community in its workforce is Kikuyu with 6,173 employees translating to 37.82%. The CECMs and CCOs are 39 with male being 26(66.67%) while the female are 13(33.33%). Notably, no officers are PWD. In the last three years 2021/2022 1,214 employees were recruited, in the year 2022/2023 110 employees were recruited and in 2023/2024 the County recruited 5,355 employees.

• Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the Nairobi City County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;
• ·Affirmative Action Policies prioritizing the recruitment of PWDs, women and minority groups in line with both National Policies.
• Targeted Recruitment Initiatives like advertising through the local channels and conducting outreach programs within communities.
• process.
• Internship program to the youth providing them an opportunity for mentorship.
• opportunities for career advancement.
• Setting up functional help desk, during advertisement period to assist those applicants with difficulties during the application process.

The Committee was informed that in order to ascertain level of inclusivity in the recruitment process the Board has undertaken the following exercise -

• i. Reviewing the Human Resource Manual to ensure the County promotes inclusivity within the CountyPublicService.
• ii. Evaluation of the recruitment process to eliminate potential biases and barriers that may disadvantage women, the youth, marginalized communities and persons living with disabilities.
• iii. Incorporating the technical officers from the sectors in the recruitment process.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. The Counties to follow the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The Counties to enhance use of alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civiceducation. 3. Kakamega County Government to provide an updated payroll system detailing all the staff employed by the County. 4. The Counties to liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 5. Both Kakamega and Nairobi City County Government to provide the approved HR manual and the approved documents, proof of activities for the women, youth and PWDs. Attach photos of the activities. 6. Nairobi City County to provide the PPRA submissions for the financial years 2021/2022,2022/2023,2023/2024,Jan-June 2024.

MIN.NO.684/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.685/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:03 p.m.

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MINUTESOFTHE12OSITTINGOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONHELD 0 ON MONDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2024 AT 9:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• 3.S Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet,MP

• Member

• 6.

• Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

7. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

• Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Mr. Barasa Emmanuel

-MediaRelation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Anne Waiguru

• Gov. Kirinyaga County

2. Hon. David Githanda

• Deputy Governor

3. Mr. Henry Antony

• County Sec

4. Mr. Teddy Muchiri

• Chair-CPSB

5. Ms. Jacqueline Njogu

• CECM Finance

6. Mr. Kevin Mutinda

• Dep Dir Supply Chain Mgt

7. Mr. Tom Nyatika

• Director HRM

8. Mr. Muchira Lawrence

• Director Budget

9. CPA Edward Nyaga

• CO-Finance

10. Ms. Sheila Mwangi

• CO-Admin

11. Ms. Carolyne Kinyua

• County Attorney

12. H.E. Amos Nyaribo

• GOV. Nyamira County

13. Dr. Jack Magera

• CS

14. Dr. Peter Kereri

• Chair NCPSB

• 15.

• Ms. Kennedy Angwenyi

• CECM

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16. Dr. Geoffrey Morara

• CECM- Finance

17. Ms. Rael Momanyi

-CCO-PSM

18. Ms. Violet Ombati

-ADMN

19. Mr. Erastus Orina

• County Attorney

20. Ms. Yvonne Kerubo

• Ass Dir HRMD

21. Mr. Brian Nyachieo

• SHRO

22. Mr. Pius Mose -DSCM

MIN. NO.686/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.687/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Betty Montet, MP and seconded by Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment. 5. Meeting with the Governor's Kirinyaga, Nyamira and Meru County to consider the motion on the Current State of theNation (PAPER N0.140)

MIN.NO.688/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118 and 119 sitting.

MIN.NO.689/2024

MEETING WITH THEKIRINYAGA, NYAMIRA& MERUCOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDER A MOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

KIRINYAGACOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee met with the Governor Kirinyaga County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Kirinyaga County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Kirinyaga County Government and noted the County has a total staff establishment of 2310. The Male are 888 (38.4%) and female 1,422 (61.6%). Staff who are PWD are 38 (1.6%) hence . Non-compliant.

The Committee noted that the Approved Staff establishment for Kirinyaga County is 3,800 against the 2,310 in-post employed by the County Government. There is also an increased level of development to reduce rural urban migration. The County Government noted that a change in the education system on how national schools are allocated would help in the economic situation/wellbeing of citizens so they are able to move for education.

The Committee noted that the Kirinyaga County Government Own Source Revenue for the year 2022/2023 was 586M, while for the year 2023/2024 was Kshs.650,000,000.00.

The dominant community being Kikuyu had the greatest share of employees at 2,126 (92%), thus making it non-compliant with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs and CCOs are 26 with female being 10 (38.5%) while the male are 16 (61.5%). Notably, 1 officer is a PWD. In the last three years 288 employees were recruited.

• Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the Kirinyaga County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;
• Placing advertisements in media accessible to all groups; even on social media platforms.
• Placing the youth in attachment and internship opportunities at the County Public Service giving them opportunities when the vacancies arise.
• advertised in comparison to their male counterparts.

NYAMIRACOUNTYSUBMISSION

The Committee met with the Governor Nyamira County on the implementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Nyamira County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Nyamira County Government and noted the County has a total staff establishment of 4,384. The Male are 1,949 (44.50%) and female 2,435 (55.50%). Staff who are PWD are 51 (1.2%) hence not complaint.

The dominant Community being Kisii had the greatest share of employees at 4165 (95%). The CECMs and CCOs are 23 with male being 16(69.56%) while the female are 7(30.44%). Notably, one officer is PWD. In the last three years 2021/2022 50 employees were recruited, in the year 2022/2023 19 employees were recruited and in 2023/2024 the County recruited 292 employees.

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude;

• Affirmative Action Policies prioritizing the recruitment of PWDs, women and minority groups in line with both National Policies.
• An ICT Hub in Nyamira for the purpose of training youths to access online job opportunitiesand technology-basedinnovations.
• Nyamira County has enacted a Nyamira County People with Disability Act 2023 to mainstream issues of persons with disability in the County.
• Deliberate efforts by the county to ensure inclusivity for, women, youths and person with disability in leadership. 30% of the County Executive Committee Members and County Chief Officers are Females.
• Equal Opportunity Employment Guidelines ensuring that all job vacancies are accessible to everyone, and we emphasize equal opportunity during the hiring process.
• small businesses to provide affordable credit to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by preferred groups.
• opportunitiesforcareer advancement.
• Setting up functional help desk, during advertisement period to assist those applicants with difficulties during the application process.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. Counties to ensure that, the law is followed specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Provide details of staff establishment, details of the 288 long list, relevant annextures.

4. Both Kirinyaga and Nyamira County Government to provide an updated payroll system detailing all the staff employed by the County. 5. Counties to liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 6. Both Kirinyaga and Nyamira Government to provide the approved HR manual and the approved documents, proof of activities for the women, youth and PWDs.Attach photos of the activities. 7. Nyamira County to provide the PPRA submissions for the financial years 2023/2024, Jan-June 2024. 8. Nyamira County to provide details of other ethnicities in detail, long list of people employed, proof of inter county transfers and a break down of the recruitment in terms of wards

MIN.NO.690/2024 AOB

The Committee noted the non-appearance of Meru County Government who asked to appear at a later date.

MIN.NO.691/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 121 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EOUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONHELD 0ON TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER,2024 AT 8:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

• 2.

• Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

-Member

• Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

-Member

• Sen.Betty Batuli Montet, MP

• Member

• 6.

• Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

7. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, MP

• Member

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEE SECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Mr.Barasa Emmanuel

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Wilber Ottichilo

• GOV. Vihiga County

2. Mr. Philip Gavuna

• CO-PSA

3. Mr.Wilfred Amasakha

• Director HRM

4. Dr. Catherine Edalia

• V/Chair-VCPSB

• 5.Mr. Mark Alulu Siro

-MemberVCPSB

6. Mr. Peter Inonda

-CEO-VCPSB

7. Mr. Aggrey Musiega

• County Attorney

• 8.Mr.Leonard Soita

• Chief of Staff

9. Mr. Ayiego Ezekiel

• Cs

10. Dr. Ruth Agesa

• CECM - Education

11. H.E. Stephen Sang

• GOV. Nandi County

12. Mr. Arusei Eliseba

-ChairNCPSB

13. Mr. Isaiah Keter

• CECM-ADMIN PS &ICT

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14. Mr. Hillary Serem 16. Mr. Japheth Tirop 15. Dr. Francis Sang

MIN.NO.692/2024

• CECM, Finance
• CS
• Head- Supply Chain

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 8:30.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.693/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Betty Montet, MP andseconded bySen.Joseph Githuku,MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment. 5. Meeting with the Governor's Vihiga, Nandi and Baringo County to consider the motion on the Current State of the Nation (PAPER NO.141)

MIN.NO.694/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119 and 120 sitting.

MIN.NO.695/2024

MEETING WITH THE VIHIGA, NANDI & BARINGOCOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDER AMOTIONONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHE NATION

The Committee met with the Governor Vihiga County on the implementation of resolutions of theSenate on theMotion on the Current Statusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Vihiga County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Vihiga County Government and noted the County has a total staff establishment of 3,271. The Male are

1,271 (38.9%) and female 2,000 (61.1%). Staff who are PWD are 29 (0.9%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Vihiga County have an Approved Staff establishment is 5,200 against the 3,271 employeesemployed by the County Governmentwith thehighest dominant community being Luhya 2,126 (92%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs and CCOs are 26 with female being 10 (38.5%) while the male are 16 (61.5%). Notably, 1 officer is a PWD. In the last three years 288 employees wererecruited.

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadershipinclude;

• ·Placing advertisements in media accessible to all groups; even on social media platforms.
• Placing the youth in attachment and internship opportunities at the County Public Service giving them opportunities when the vacancies arise.
• Giving equal opportunities to the female candidates in any vacancies advertised in comparison to their male counterparts.

The Committee met with the Governor Nandi County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionon theCurrentStatus of theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Nandi County Government.

The Committee was further taken through the submissions by the Governor Nandi County Government noting that the County has a total staff establishment of 3,003. The Male are 975(32.47%) and female 2,028 (67.53%). Staff who are PWD are 34 (1.13%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The highest dominant community is Kalenjin 2,852 (95%). The CECMs and CCOs are 19 with male being 13(68.47%) while the female are 6(31.53%). Notably, 0ne officer is PWD. In the last three years 2021/2022, 92 employees were recruited, in the year 2022/2023 57 employees were recruited and in 2023/2024 the County recruited 4 employees.

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the Nandi County in promotion ofwomen,youth and PWDs in leadershipinclude;

• Quotas in employment for recruiting women, youth and PWDs, in line with the national guidelines requiring at least
• 30% of government jobs allocated to this groups.
• Targeted recruitment drives designed to attract diverse candidates, including womenyouth andPWDs.

• Disability friendly Infrastructure to improve accessibility for PWDs by providing ramps and other supportive infrastructure.
• Deliberate efforts by the county to ensure inclusivity for, women, youths and person with disability in leadership. 30% of the County Executive Committee Members and County Chief Officers are Females.
• Equal Opportunity Employment Guidelines ensuring that all job vacancies hiring process.
• Gender mainstreaming to promote gender balance, where priority is given to candidates of the underrepresented gender in positions predominantly held by one gender.
• Leadership training and empowerment programs by offering support for advancement.
• Advocacy and awareness campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive leadership, challenge stereotypes, and encourage marginalized groups to pursue leadership positions.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Both Vihiga and Nandi County Government to provide an updated payroll system detailing all the staff employed by the County. 4. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 5. Both Vihiga and Nandi County Government to provide the approved HR manual and the approved documents, proof of activities for the women, youth and PWDs. Attach photos of the activities. 6. Vihiga and Nandi County to provide the PPRA submissions for the financial years 2023/2024, Jan-June 2024. 7. Vihiga County to provide details of other ethnicities in detail, long list of people employed, proof of inter county transfers and a break down of the recruitment in terms ofwards

The Committee noted the non-appearance of Baringo County Government who asked to appear at a later date.

MIN.NO.696/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.697/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

SIGN.

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MINUTES OF THE 122 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER, 2024 4AT9:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM3,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

-Member

5. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet,MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

7. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

-Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Wavinya Ndeti

• GOV. Machakos County

2. Dr. Muya Ndambuki

• County Secretary

3. Mr. Albanus Mutisya

• Chair MCPSB

4. Dr. Joel Nzomo

• CECM-Devolution

5. Mr. Mwanza L.M

• C.0 PS &PM

6. Hon. Onesmus Muia

• CECM- Finance

7. Ms. Juliana Mutisya CS, CPA

• Secretary CPSBM

8. Ms. Juliet Ntambi

• County Solicitor

9. Ms. Stella Miriti

• Director-Budget

10. Mr. Mackasi W. M

• D/DHRM

11. Ms. Elizabeth Ngao

• Dir HRM

12. Ms. Julia Babasi

• Executive PA

13. Ms. Martha Githendu

-HOSP

14. Ms. Dorah Atito

• Communication Officer

1

MIN. NO.698/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.699/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and seconded by Sen. Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 4. 3.Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. Meeting with the Governor's Homabay, Kiambu and Machakos County to consider the motion on the Current State of the Nation (PAPER N0.147) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.700/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 and 121 sitting.

MIN.NO.701/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEHOMABAY,KIAMBU& MACHAKOSCOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTO CONSIDERAMOTIONONTHECURRENT STATEOF THENATION

The Committee met with the Governor Machakos County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusoftheNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff compositionoftheMachakosCountyGovernment.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Machakos County Government and noted that the County has a total staff establishment of 7,361. The Male are 3,070 (42%) and female 4,291 (58%). Staff who are PWD are 65 (0.88%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability. The County has an Approved Staff establishment of 5,200against the 3,271 employees employed by the County Government.

The Committee noted that the highest community which is dominant is Kamba 6,304 (86%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs and CCOs are 44 with female being 14 (31.8%) while the male are 30 (68.2%). Notably, 1 officer is a PWD. In the last three years 1,365 employees were recruited.

Some of the Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude;

• Placing advertisements in media accessible to all groups; even on social media platforms.
• Placing the youth in attachment and internship opportunities at the County Public Service giving them opportunities when the vacancies arise.
• Giving equal opportunities to the female candidates in any vacancies advertised in comparison to their male counterparts.

The Committee received and considered the submissions of Governor Kiambu County on theimplementation of resolutionsof theSenateon theMotion on theCurrentStatus of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Kiambu County Government.

The Committee noted that the County has a total staff establishment of 6,899. The Male are 2,401 (35%) and female 4,498 (65%). Staff who are PWD are 90 (1.30%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability. The highest and dominant community is Kikuyu 5,934 (65%). The CECMs and CCOs are 28 with male being 16(57.12%) while the female are 12(42.88%). Notably, one officer is PWD. In the last three years 2021/2022, 67 employees were recruited, in the year 2022/2023 17 employees were recruited and in 2023/2024 the County recruited 155 employees.

Some of the Affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude;

• Quotas inemploymentfor recruitingwomen,youth and PWDs,in line with the national guidelines requiring at least
• 30% of government jobs allocated to this groups.
• Targeted recruitment drives designed to attract diverse candidates, including women youth and PWDs.
• Disability friendly Infrastructure to improve accessibility for PWDs by providing ramps and other supportive infrastructure.
• Deliberate efforts by the county to ensure inclusivity for, women, youths and person with disability in leadership. 30% of the County Executive Committee Members and County Chief Officers are Females.

• Equal Opportunity Employment Guidelines ensuring that all job vacancies hiring process.
• Gender mainstreaming to promote gender balance, where priority is given to candidates of the underrepresented gender in positions predominantly held by one gender.
• Leadership training and empowerment programs by offering support for officers pursuing academic growth to ensure equal opportunities for career advancement.
• Advocacy and awareness campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive leadership, challenge stereotypes, and encourage marginalized groups to pursue leadership positions.

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means ofjob advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Machakos County Government to provide an updated payroll system detailing all the staff employed by the County. 5. Machakos County Government to provide the approved HR manual and the approved documents, proof of activities for the women, youth and PWDs. Attachphotosofthe activities. 4. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 6. Machakos County to provide the PPRA submissions for the financial years 2023/2024, Jan-June 2024. 7. Machakos County to provide details of other ethnicities in detail, long list of people employed, proof of inter county transfers and a break down of the recruitment in terms of wards

The Committee noted the non-appearance of Homabay County Government who asked to appear at a later date.

MIN.NO.702/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.703/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 123 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONHELD ONMONDAY 7THOCTOBER,2024AT 9:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen.Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

-Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

-Member

• 6.

• Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

7. Sen.Raphael Chimera,MP

-Member

8. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo'Fire, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

• 8.Ms.Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Wanga Gladys

• GOV. Homabay County

2. Prof. Benard Muok

• County Secretary

3. Mr. Fredrick Orego

• County Attorney

4. Mr. Isaiah O Okoto

• PSB Chair

• 5.Ms.Sarah Malit

• C.0 PS & PM

6. Ms. Lucy Odwar

• Director

7. Mr. Peter Odiango

• Director

8. Mr. James Mokaya

• Deputy County Secretary-HB

9. Ms. Ruth Alo0

• CEO PSB

10. Ms. Eunice Atieno

• Communication

11. Ms. Veronicia Nyasoro

• Communication

12. Ms. Everlyne Ododa

• Director Gender

13. Ms. Irene Adika

• D/DirectorHRU &D

1

14. Mr. Daniel Ochieng Otieno

• Director Audit

15. Mr.Bob Collins Otieno

• Director HRM & D

16. Ms. Roselyn Omoth

-CEC

17. Mr. Solomon Obiero

-CEC

18. Ms. Rachel Okumu

-CEC

19. Hon. Priscilla Nyokabi

• Senior Advisor

20. Ms. Vivian Otieno

• Office Administrator

21. Mr. Kevin Orango

-Internal Audit Officer

22. Ms. Anne Mbeya

-SHRMO

23. Mr. Ronnie Ochieng

-Audit Admin

24. Eng. Kungu Ndungu

• DG-KENHA

25. Mr. Richard Kilel

-Ass Director -SCM

26. Eng. A Mutua

• Deputy Director

27. Mr.Samuel Gatiba

• Senior Accountant

MIN.NO.704/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:23 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.705/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP andsecondedbySen.BettyMontet,MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. 2.Adoption of the Agenda 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. Meeting with the Governor's Homabay and Kisii County to consider the motion on theCurrentStateoftheNation(PAPERN0.148) 6. Meeting with the: 1. Kenya Urban Roads Authority. 8. 2.Kenya National Highway Authority

to deliberate on the inquiry into the status of the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) Programme.(PAPER NO.149)

7. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.706/2024

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, :120, 121 and 122 sitting.

MIN.NO.707/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEHOMABAY,KIAMBU& MACHAKOSCOUNTY GOVERNMENTSTO CONSIDERAMOTIONONTHECURRENT STATEOFTHENATION

The Committeemetwith the GovernorHomaBay County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionontheCurrentStatusof theNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Homa Bay County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Homa Bay County Government and noted that the County has a total staff establishment of 7,554. The Male are 3,531 (46.7%) and female 4,023 (53.3%).Staff who are PWD are 51 (0.67%)hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability. The County's Approved Staff establishment is 14,400 against the 7,554 employees employed by the County Government.

The Committee noted that the highest and dominant community is Luo 5,815 (76.98%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs and CCOs are 28 with female being 8 (28.57%) while the male are 20 (71.43%). Notably no officer is a PWD. In the last three years 2,070 employees were recruited.

The Committee was informed that in 2020/2021 651 employees were recruited, in the year 2021/2022 334 employees were recruited while in 2022/2023 1,085 employees were recruited.

The was also informed that the County Government of Homa Bay is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for the Youth, Women and PersonswithDisabilitiesin the context of Access to GovernmentProcurement Opportunities (AGPO) through the following strategies:

1. Reservation of specific procurement categories of budget of goods, services and works to special groups during registration/pre-qualification of suppliers 2. Procurement planning by reserving a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the budgetary allocations for enterprises owned by women, youth, persons withdisabilitiesandotherdisadvantagedgroups 3. 3.Capacity building and access to finance- sensitization of the special groups on the access to government procurement opportunities

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• ·Institutional Policy framework which includes; sexual and gender-based violence policy of 2023, Climate change Act of 2022, Disability Act of 2020, Child Welfare and Protection Policy, 2024 and County Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual 2024.
• Institutions and Infrastructure which includes; Gender Sector Working Group and County Disability Forum, Gender-Based Violence Recovery Centers and Safe Spaces, Breastfeeding parlors for lactating mothers and construction of disability-friendly offices and workspaces.
• Internship and attachment opportunities for the youths to acquire skills.
• TVET (Fundi Mang'ula) targeting school vulnerable youths where 600 students inclusive of PWDs benefited from this scholarship.
• Girls and boy's mentorship programs where 599 vulnerable students benefited from the full secondary to tertiary scholarships "Fins to Swim"
• Boda Boda Fund supporting the youth by providing grants to the SACCOS as an empowerment to the youth

The Committeewasinformed that thelastAuditwas conductedin2023bytheNational Cohesion and Integration Commission which indicated 77.07% Luo as the dominant community. On senior appointments the audit found that the county executivelargely consists of the Luo making up 75%, 70% and 66.67% in the CECMs, CCOs and CPSB

MIN.NO.708/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEKENYAURBANROADS AUTHORITYANDKENYANATIONALHIGHWAYS AUTHORITYTOINQUIREINTOTHESTATUSOF ACCESSTOPROCUREMENTOPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMES

The Committee further met with the Kenya National Highways Authority for an inquiryon Access toProcurement Opportunities(AGPO).The Committee was taken through the submissionsby theDirector General-KENHA and noted thatKenyaNational Highways Authority usually reserve a minimum of 30% of procurable budget for the disadvantaged groups i.e. the youth, women and persons with disabilities.

The Committee noted the total procurable budget allocated for the FY 2023/2024 was Kshs. 1,731,572,922.06 (35.1%), sub-total for maintenance works (special group+ All) is Kshs. 4,034,451,428.97. in the FY 2022/2023 was Kshs. 3,269,330,545.30 (31.34%), sub-total for maintenance works (special group + All) is Kshs. 9,794,292,636.25.

In terms of the measures to ensure compliance with the AGPO requirements is achieved at planning stage, where KENHA ensures reservation of 30% of the procurable budget is allocated to the disadvantaged group. On measures regarding access and eligibility of requirement for submission of a valid AGPO certificate in the specified category of registration.

On challenges encountered in achieving the 30% procurement allocation for AGPO beneficiaries, there is normally a challenge in allocation of the 30% requirement since majority of the disadvantaged group are still in the process of building their capacity and quite a few of them are registered in the mentioned categories. Budget cuts and revisions also pose a challenge in allocation of the AGPO requirements.

The Committeeresolved asfollows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Machakos County Government to provide an updated payroll system detailing all the staff employed by the County. 4. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants.

The Committee noted the non-appearance of Kisii County Government and Kenya Urbans Roads Authority who asked to appear at a later date.

MIN.NO.709/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.710/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

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MINUTES OF THE 125 SITTING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER, 2024 AT 8:00AM, COMMITTEE ROOM2,BUNGE TOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

• 2.S

• Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• 3.S Sen.James Lomenen Ekomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

-Member

5. Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP

-Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

• Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

• 8.Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo'Fire, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. H.E Ochilo Ayacko

• GOV- Migori County

2. Mr. Oscar O Olima

• County Sec- Migori

3. Ms. Olga Odede

-Vice Chair CPSB

4. Prof. Rose Ogwang

• Chief Officer Gender Inclusion

5. Mr. Holly Edward

• Legal Advisor

6. Ms. Rhoda Nchagwa

• CO Water & Energy

7. Mr. Achuora John

• COF

8. Ms. Agnes Bange

• CSDO

9. Mr. Dennis Wasike

• Director Liaison

• 10.

• Mr. Kefa Owinga

• Liaison Officer

11. Mr. Javason Odero

• D.D Admin

12. Mr. Ogudah Walter

• Director Comms

MIN.NO.717/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.718/2024 ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. James Lomenen, MP and seconded by Sen. Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. Meeting with the Governor's Migori and Kisii County to consider the motion on the CurrentState ofthe Nation (PAPER N0.153) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN. NO.719/2024 CONFIRMATION OFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 and 124 sitting.

MIN.NO.720/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEMIGORI&KISII COUNTY GOVERNMENTSTO CONSIDERAMOTIONON THECURRENT STATE OF THENATION

The Committee met with the Governor Migori County on the implementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Migori County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Migori County Government and noted that the County has a total staff establishment of 3,270.The Male are 1,677 (51%) and female 1,593 (49%). Staff who are PWD are 100 (1.5%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability. Migori County has an approved Staff establishmentof 14,400 against the 7,554 employees employed by the County Government.

The Committee noted the highest dominant community is Luo 2,347 (71.77%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs and CCOs are 24 with female being 8 (33.33%) while the male are 16 (66.67%). Notably no officer is a PWD. In the last three years 370 employees were recruited, comprising of 248 males (67%) and 122 females (33%).

The Committee was informed that the County Government of Migori had a total AGPO tenders awarded Kshs. 338,836,505.99 and the total procured was Kshs. 3,093,707,805.18 which translates to 10.95% AGPO compliance. The Migori County Government is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for theYouth,Women andPersonswithDisabilities inthe contextof Access to Government through:

• Limited registered firms
• ·Limited awareness and training
• Resource constraints
• Capacity gaps such as report writing, financial management and execution
• ·Market barriers such as limited access to networks.
• Fear of failure from previous negative experiences or a general lack of confidence in the bidding process that discourages AGPO participants from engaging in tenders

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth and PWDs inleadershipinclude;

• Sexual and gender-based violence policy of 2019,
• Formulation of Migori County People with Disabilities Bill 2023;
• Gender Mainstreaming Policy,2023
• Internship and attachment opportunities for the youths to acquire skills.

The Committee resolved as follows;

• 1.To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County GovernmentAct.

2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 4. Migori County to provide evidence of Special groups engagement and the operations of the Migori Women empowerment fund.

The Committee noted the non-appearance of Kisii County Government who asked to appear at a later date.

MIN.NO.721/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.722/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 a.m.

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MINUTESOFTHE126SITTINGOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION HELD ON TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER, 2024 AT 9:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM2,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

-Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

7. Sen.Raphael Chimera,MP

• Member

• 8.Sen.MwendaGatayaMo'Fire,MP

-Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

-Senior ClerkAssistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

-Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. H.E Otuoma Paul

• GOV- Busia County

2. Mr. Truphenah Alade

• County Sec- Busia

3. CS John Oscar Juma

• Ag CS

4. CS Dester Kapelinyanga

• Vice Chair CPSB

5. Ms. Ofafa A. Julliet

• CPSB Member

6. Mr. Jimmy Wandera

-ICT CPSB

7.Ms.Celestine Odaba

• Clerical CPSB

8. Ms. Margaret Wanyama

• Liaison

• 9.Ms.Pamela Awori

• CECM-PSM

10. Mr.Michael A. Onyura

• Chair CPSB

11.

H.E. Simba Arati

• GOV. Kisi County

12. Mr. Alfred Nyandieka

• County Attorney

13. Mr. Cowrad Owino

• C.O Revenue Mgt

14. Mr. Alfred Moreka

• -Ag.Board Secretary

15. Mr.Earnest Osoro

• County Secretary

16. Ms. Anne W. Githinji

-Kisii O.C.A

17. Mr. John Nyandanyi

• Accounts

18. Ms. Fanise Ombongi

• Payroll

19. Mr. Mutai Amos

• Engineer Kisii (Water)

MIN.NO.723/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.724/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. James Lomenen, MP and seconded by Sen. Betty Montet, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. 3.Confirmation of minutes ofthepreviousmeeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. Meeting with the Governor's Migori and Kisii County to consider the motion on the CurrentStateoftheNation(PAPERN0.153) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.725/2024

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124 and 125 sitting.

MIN.NO.726/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEBUSIA&KISII COUNTYGOVERNMENTSTO CONSIDERAMOTIONONTHECURRENT STATEOFTHENATION

TheCommitteemetwiththeGovernorBusiaCountyontheimplementationof resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff compositionoftheBusiaCountyGovernment.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Busia County Government and noted that the County has a total staff establishment of 3,935. The Male ( ) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee noted the highest dominant community is Luhya 2,313 (58.7%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs are 10 with male being 7(70%) while the female are 3(30%) and CCOs are 19 with female being 5 (26.3%) while the male are 14 (73.68%). Notably one (1) officer is a PWD. In the last three years 2023 -207 employees were recruited, 2022-22 officers were recruited,2024-4 officerswererecruited.

The Committee was informed that the County Government of Busia had a total AGPO tenders awarded Kshs.78,578,394.55 and the total procured was Kshs.2,959,384,484.00. The Busia County Government is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for the Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities in the context of Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO).

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include Management Response-Focus on groups of the affirmative categories, encouraging all groups to apply during recruitment.

The Committee met with the Governor Kisii County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenateontheMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of theKisii County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Kisii County Government noted the County has a total staff establishment of 5,617. The Male are 2,778 (49.46%) and female 2,839 (50.54%). Staff who are PWD are 103 (1.83%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Community noted the highest and dominant community is Kisii 5,295 (94.23%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs are 10 with male being 7(70%) while the female are 3(30%) and CCOs are 15 with female being 2 (13.33%) while the male are 13 (86.67%). Notably no officer is a PWD. In the last three years 2023 -49 employees were recruited, 2022-350 officers were recruited,2024-16 officerswere recruited.

The Committee was informed the County Government of Kisii had a total AGPO tenders awardedKshs.1,611,589,163.40 and the total procured wasKshs.5,371,963,378.00 representing 30% reserved for the special groups. The Kisii County Government is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for the Youth, Women andPersonswithDisabilitiesin thecontext of Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO).

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• ·Youth training Centre dubbed °Ajiry' for training youths in ICT skills and financial management.
• The County signed an MOU with Stan-Bic Bank to enable women, youth and vulnerable groups access credit facilities

The Committee resolved as follows;

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 4. Busia County to provide an updated list of Staff employed in the County, youth engagementprograms. 5. Kisii County to provide an updated Payroll List.

MIN. NO.727/2024 AOB

None

MIN. NO.728/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

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PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• 3.Sen.James LomenenEkomwa,MP

-Member

4. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

5. Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

7. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

• 8.Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo'Fire, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

• Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

-Hansard Officer

• 8.Ms.Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. Hon. Ochieng Owili

• DG-Kisumu County

2. Mr. Philip Adundo

• Chief Officer

• 3.Mr.Otieno Aluoka

• County Attorney

4. CHRP.Ajode Stephen

• Dir-HRM

5. Mr. Eliud O. Sotty

• Ag. Director SCM

6. Ms. Caroline Agwanda

• Governors PWD Advisor

7. Mr. Daniel Opiyo

• Chief of Staff

8. Mr. John Oywa

• Ag Chief Officer

9. Ms. Harriet Amulen

-Director HRM

10. Mr. Clement Madeg

• Ag CEO PSB

11. Ms. Beatrice Omollo

• DHRM-Health Dept

12. H.E. Benjamin Cheboi

• GOV-Baringo County

• 13.

• Mr. Felix Maiyo

-DG

14. Dr. Jacob Chepkwony

• County Secretary

15. Mr. Julius Bett

• Chief of Staff

16. Mr. Kibii

• Sec/CEO BCPSB

17. Ms. Peninah Bartuin

• CECM Devolution

18. Mr. Charles Kipkulei

• CO-PSA, ICT

19. Dr. Philemon Chebon

• Director- Service Delivery

20. Mr. Andrew Rotich

• Director- HR

21. Mr. Douglas Tanui

• Liaison

MIN.NO.735/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.736/2024

ADOPTION OF THEAGENDA

and seconded by Sen. James Lomenen, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. 5.1 Meeting with the Governor's and Kisumu and Baringo Counties to consider the Motion on the Current State of the Nation. (PAPER NO. 156) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.737/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126 and 127 sitting.

MIN.NO.738/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEKISUMU&BARINGO COUNTYGOVERNMENTSTO CONSIDERAMOTIONONTHECURRENT STATE OF THENATION

The Committee met with Kisumu County Government and noted the Governor's absence and was represented by the Deputy Governor. The Committee only picked their submissions and asked them to appear after one week.

The Committee met with the Governor Baringo County on the implementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Baringo County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Baringo County Government and noted the County has a total staff establishment of 3,764. The Male are 1,442 (38.3%) and female 2,322 (61.7%). Staff who are PWD are 38 (1%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee noted the highest dominant community is Tugen 2,921 (77.60%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs are 10 with male being 7(70%) while the female are 3(30%) and CCOs are 19 with female being 6 (31.6%) while the male are 13 (68.4%). Notably one (1) officer is a PWD. In the last three years 2021-2022 -30 employees were recruited and in the FY 2023-2024, 228 officerswererecruited.

The Committee noted the County Government of Baringo had a total AGPO tenders awarded Kshs. 422,029,704.00 and the total procured was Kshs. 2,012,605,442.00. The Baringo County Government is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for the Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities in the context of Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) despite the challenges they are going through:

• Limited registered firms
• Limited awareness and training
• The development allocations in some departments are for non-tender items reducing their percentages.
• Marketbarrierssuch aslimitedaccesstonetworks.

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

• Encouraging the youth, women and persons living with disabilities to apply for the positions advertised.
• Ensuring that during recruitments process, minorities, persons with disabilities and women are favored during selection by making sure that any position(s) being filled adheres to the regulations on a third rule on each gender.

The Committeeresolved as follows:

• 1.To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act.

2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 3. 4.The Committee resolved that Kisumu County Government reappear on Wednesday, 30th October 2024 with detailed submissions.

MIN.NO.739/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.740/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

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PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

3. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet,MP

• Member

4. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

5. Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo'Fire, MP

• Member

ABSENT

6. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

• Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

• 8.Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

-Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

• Media Relation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• -Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. Dr. Irungu Kang'ata

• GOV-Muranga County

2. Dr. Winnie Mwangi

• CECM- Service Delivery

3. Mr. Titus Waweru

-DHRM

4. Ms. Lucy Ngotho

-HRMO

5. Hon. Mark Wainaina

• Nominated MCA

6. Hon. Esther Kamindo

• Nominated MCA

7. Mr. Hassan Abdirahman

• Chief of Staff

8. Mr. Brian Ndelewa

• Chief Officer Planning

9. Dr. Christine Kerubo

• Medical Sup Kigumo School

10. Dr. Tessy Semo Oranga

• Medical Sup Ken Matiba Hosp

11. Ms. Bridget Irungu

• CO Water

12. Mr. Meshack Kipkorir

• CO ICT

13. Mr. Leonard Guchu

-CO-Communication

14. Ms.Vainusa Yussuf Aburo

-CO-Trade

15. Ms. Angela M Kioko

-CO-TT

16. Ms. Judy N. Mbaru

-CO Revenue ESCM

17. Mr. Philemon Kibiru

• Chief of Staff

18. Mr. Benard Kariuki

• -Deputy County Secretary

MIN.NO.741/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.742/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo MP and seconded by Sen. James Lomenen, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. 3.Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 4. 4.Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. Meeting with the Governor's Meru, Murang'a and Siaya Counties to consider the Motion on the Current State of the Nation. (PAPER NO. 157) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.743/2024

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes ofthe 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120,121, 122,123,124, 125, 126,127 and 128 sitting.

MIN.NO.744/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEMERU,MURANGA& SIAYACOUNTYGOVERNMENTSTO CONSIDER A MOTION ON THE CURRENT STATEOF THENATION

The Committee met with the Governor Murang'a County on the implementation of resolutionsof theSenate on theMotionon the CurrentStatusof theNationand the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Murang'a County Government. The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Murang'a County Government and noted the County has a total staff establishment of 4,982. The Male are 1,778 (36%) and female 3,204 (64%). Staff who are PWD are 38 (0.76%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee observed the highest and dominant community is Kikuyu 4,668 (93.73%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs are 10 with male being 7(70%) while the female are 3(30%) and CCOs are 17 with female being 5 (30%) while the male are 12 (70%). Notably no officer is a PWD. In thelastthreeyears306officerswererecruited.

The Committee was informed the County Government of Baringo had a total AGPO tenders awarded Kshs. 869,990,796.00 and the total procured was Kshs. 1,781,272,666.00. The Murang'a County Government is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for the Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities in the context of Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO).

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women, youth and PWDs in leadership include;

1. Encouraging the youth, women and persons living with disabilities to apply for the positions advertised. 2. Ensuring that during recruitments process, minorities, persons with disabilities and women are favored during selection by making sure that any position(s) being filled adheres to the regulations on a third rule on each gender. 4. Introduction of Murang'a Youth Service that has so far engaged four thousand one hundred and forty-nine (4,149) young people. 3. Internship Programme giving opportunities to young graduates so they can gain employable skills while paying them a stipend. 5. Disability week in which people living with physical disabilities are issued with wheelchairs. 6. Recruitment of young people even in management positions like Chief Officers. 7. Kang'ata Care to help in terms of access to medical facilities, especially for the aged, PWDs and women.

The Committee noted the non-appearance of Meru and Siaya County Governments who requested to appear at a later date.

The Committeeresolved asfollows:

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. 2.The use alternative means ofjob advertisement like local vernacular, social media radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 4. The Committee resolved that Meru and Siaya County Government reappear on Friday,1sNovember2024with detailed submissions. 5. 5.Murang'a County Government to resubmitwell detailed submissionsdetailing a list of all employees in the County, all the AGPO issues and all programs the County is running.

MIN.NO.745/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.746/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

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MINUTESOFTHE131SITTINGOFTHESTANDINGCOMMITTEEON NATIONAL COHESION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATIONHELD ON THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER, 2024 AT 9:00AM, COMMITTEEROOM1,BUNGETOWER.

PRESENT

• 1.Sen.Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

• 4.

• Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

-Member

5. Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, MP

-Member

• 6.Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo'Fire, MP

• -Member

ABSENT

7. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

8. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

• -MediaRelation Officer

6. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr.Brian Omosa

• -Hansard Officer

8. Ms. Lorna Okatch

• Research Officer

INATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Kenneth Lusaka

• GOV-Bungoma County

2. Mr. William Nasongo

• CS

3. Ms.Agnes Wachie

• -CECM-PSMA

4. Mr. Makata Joseph

• CEO-CPSB

5. Mr. Alex M. Odanga

• Dir Supply Chain Mgt

6. Mr. Haggai Pepela

• Director Protoco

MIN.NO.754/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN.NO.755/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Betty Montet, MP and seconded by Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 6. Meeting with the Governor's Bungoma and Nandi Counties to consider the Motion on the Current State of the Nation. (PAPER NO. 162) 5. Meeting with the Kenya Ports Authority to deliberate on the inquiry into the status of the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) Programme in the Authority. (PAPER NO. 161) 7. 7.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.756/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes ofthe 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129 and 130 sitting.

MIN.NO.757/2024

MEETING WITH THE KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITYTOINQUIREINTOTHESTATUSOF ACCESSTOPROCUREMENTOPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMES

The Committee noted the non-appearance of the Managing Director, Kenya Ports Authority who requested for rescheduling to appear at a later date.

MIN.NO.758/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEBUNGOMA&NANDI COUNTYGOVERNMENTSTO CONSIDERAMOTION ON THECURRENT STATEOFTHENATION

The Committee met with the Governor Bungoma County on the implementation of resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Bungoma County Government and noted the County has a total staff establishment of 6,383. The Male are 2,758 (43.21%) and female 3,625 (56.79%). Staff who are PWD are 80 (1.25%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee observed the highest dominant community is Luhya 5,425 (83.74%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs are 10 with male being 7(70%) while the female are 3(30%) and CCOs are 16 with female being 5 (31.25%) while the male are 11 (68.75%). Notably one CECM officer is a PWD. In the last three years 620 officers were recruited.

The Committee was informed the County Government of Bungoma had a total AGPO tenders awarded Kshs. 1,797,608,113.00 and the total procured was Kshs. 4,230,275,677.00. The Bungoma County Government is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for the Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities in the context of Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO).

Some of the firmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youthandPWDsinleadershipinclude;

1. Encouraging the youth, women and persons living with disabilities to apply for the positions advertised. 2. Ensuring that during recruitments process, minorities, persons with disabilities and women are favored during selection by making sure that any position(s) being filled adheres to the regulations on a third rule on each gender. 3. employable skills while paying them a stipend.

The Committee noted the non-appearance of Nandi County who requested to appear at a laterdate.

The Committee resolved as follows:

• 1.To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act.

2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 3. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants.

4. Bungoma County Government to resubmit well detailed submissions detailing a / list of all employees in the County, all the AGPO issues and all programs the County is running. 5. To write to Kenya Ports Authority and Nandi County to appear at a later date.

MIN.NO.759/2024 AOB

None

MIN.NO.760/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

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PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

• 2.S Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

3. Sen.Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

-Member

4. Sen.James Lomenen Ekomwa, MP

-Member

5. Sen.BettyBatuli Montet,MP

• Member

• 6.Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo'Fire, MP

• Member

7. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

-Member

ABSENT

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

• Media Relation Officer

6. Ms. Beatrice Kapei

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

8. Mr. Brian Omosa

• Hansard Officer

IN ATTENDANCE

1. Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP

• Senator Isiolo County

2. H.E. Abdi Hassan

• GOV-Isiolo County

3. Mr. Dade Boru

• CS

• 4.Hon.Banticha Abdullahi

• CECM-Tourism

5. Mr. Batula Maalim

-CCO-PSM

• 6.Mr.Mohamed Abdi

• CEO-ICPSB

7. Mr. Stephen Muthomi

• SCMO

8. Ms. Habiba Galgalo

• -CCO-Finance

9. Ms. Mohamed Ali

• -Director- Communication

MIN. NO.761/2024

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.762/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Betty Montet, MP and seconded by Sen. Joseph Githuku, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 3. Confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting 5. 5.Meeting with the Governor Isiolo County to consider the Motion on the Current State of the Nation. (PAPER NO. 164) 6. 6.Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.763/2024 CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes of the 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121,122, 123, 124, 125,126, 127, 128, 129, 130 and 131 sitting.

MIN.NO.764/2024

MEETINGWITHTHEISIOLOCOUNTY GOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDERAMOTION ONTHECURRENTSTATEOFTHENATION

TheCommittee met with theGovernorIsioloCountyontheimplementationof resolutionsof theSenateon theMotionon theCurrentStatusof theNation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of theIsioloCounty Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Isiolo County Government and noted the Countyhas a total staff establishment of 1,713. TheMale are 920 (54%) and female 793 (46%). Staff who are PWD are 30 (1.8%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

The Committee observed the highest dominant community is Borana 778 (45.4%), hence notcomplyingwiththeCountyGovernmentActSection651(e).TheCECMsare6with malebeing5(83.33%)whilethefemaleisone(16.67%) andCCOsare30withfemale being 7 (23.33%) while the male are 23 (76.67%). Notably one CECM officer is a PWD. In the 2021/2022 the county government employed 84 officers, in 20222/2023 the County employed 199 officers and in 2023/2024 34 officers were recruited.

The Committee was informed the County Government of Isiolo had a total AGPO tenders awarded Kshs. 100,050,619.00. The Isiolo County Government is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for the Youth, Women and Persons withDisabilitiesin the context ofAccess to GovernmentProcurement Opportunities (AGPO).

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude;

1. Encouraging the youth, women and persons living with disabilities to apply for the positions advertised. 2. Ensuring that during recruitments process, minorities, persons with disabilities and women are favored during selection by making sure that any position(s) being filled adheres to the regulations on a third rule on each gender. 3. The County Government has formulated the following policies, Gender Policy, Social Protection Policy, Child Protection Policy and Youth Policy and Disability Policy

The Committeeresolved asfollows:

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radiostations,localleaderstoreachmorepeoplewhiledoingtargeted civic education. 3. Liaise with the NCPWD during recruitments to get a pool of applicants. 4. Provide an additional documentation on the projects undertaken by the County Government attaching pictorial evidence.

MIN.NO.765/2024 AOB

None

MIN. NO.766/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

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PRESENT

1. Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP

• Chairman

2. Sen. Joseph Githuku Kamau, MP

• Member

3. Sen.JamesLomenenEkomwa,MP

• Member

4. Sen.Betty Batuli Montet, MP

-Member

5. Sen.MwendaGatayaMo'Fire,MP

• Member

6. Sen. Beth Syengo, MP

• Member

ABSENT

7. Sen. Joyce Korir, MP

• Vice-Chair

8. Sen. Raphael Chimera, MP

• Member

COMMITTEESECRETARIAT

1. Mr. Ibrahim Leruk

• Lead Clerk

2. Mr. Joseph Mwangi

• Senior Clerk Assistant

3. Ms. Purity Orutwa

• Clerk Assistant

4. Mr. Habbakuk Tiony

• Clerk Assistant

5. Ms. Lucianne Limo

• Media Relation Officer

6. Ms. Beatrice Kapei

• Legal Counsel

7. Mr. Andrew Nyairo

• Legal Counsel

INATTENDANCE

1. H.E. Kawira Mwangaza

• GOV-Meru County

2. Dr. Kiambi Atheru, PhD

• County Secretary

3. Mr. Kainga Mitu

• Chair-MCPSB

4. Mr. Ibrahim Mutwiri

• CECM-Finance

5. Mr. Charles Kaibiria

• CO-Finance

6. Mr. Dickson Munene

-CECM Public Service

7. Mr. Benjamin Munganiah

• CECM-Youth

8. Mr. Nchamba Mbithi

• Chief of Staff

9. Ms. Monica Kathono

• CECM-Lands

10. Ms. Virginia Kawira

• CEO/SEC CPSB

11. Mr. James Mwenda

• ICT Officer

12. Mr.VictorMwangaza 13. Ms. Rose Guantai

MIN.NO.767/2024

• Legal Assistant
• -Assistant PA

PRELIMINARIES

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 8:25 a.m. Thereafter followed by a word of prayer.

MIN. NO.768/2024

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda of the meeting was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Beth Syengo, MP and seconded by Sen.James Lomenen, MP

AGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. 3.Confirmation ofminutes oftheprevious meeting 4. Matters arising from the previous minutes 5. 5.Meeting with the Governor Meru County to consider the Motion on the Current State of the Nation. (PAPER NO. 165) 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

MIN.NO.769/2024

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTES

The Committee deferred the Minutes ofthe 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123,124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131 and 132 sitting.

MIN.NO.770/2024

MEETINGWITH THE MERU COUNTY GOVERNMENTSTOCONSIDERAMOTION ONTHECURRENTSTATEOF THENATION

TheCommitteemet withtheGovernorMeruCountyontheimplementationof resolutions of the Senate on the Motion on the Current Status of the Nation and the Committee Resolution to inquire into the representation of Kenya's diversity in the staff composition of the Meru County Government.

The Committee was taken through the submissions by the Governor Meru County Government and noted the County has a total staff establishment of 5,524. The Male are 2044 (37%) and female 3480 (63%). Staff who are PWD are 78 (1%) hence not complaint with the not less than 5% of Persons with Disability.

: The Committee observed that the highest dominant community is Meru 4,964 (90%), hence not complying with the County Government Act Section 65 1(e). The CECMs are 10 with male being 7(70%) while the female are 3 (30%) and CCOs are 6 with female being 2 (25%) while the male are 6 (75%). Notably one CECM officer is a PWD. In the 2022 the county government employed 29 officers, in 2023 the County employed 238 officers and in 202410 officers wererecruited.

The Committee was informed the County Government of Meru had a total AGPO tenders awarded Kshs. 1,074,045,283.80. The Meru County Government is committed to implementing Government Procurement Opportunities for the Youth, Women and Persons withDisabilitiesin the context of Access to GovernmentProcurement Opportunities (AGPO). The County government has experienced challenges on this issue with very few PWDs coming out to take up the opportunities despite sensitization by the County Government.The other challengeislimited capacityto transact substantial contracts in terms of finances and the youth lacking financial capacity to handle substantial contracts.

Some of the affirmative action's being implemented by the County in promotion of women,youth andPWDsinleadershipinclude;

1. Encouraging the youth, women and persons living with disabilities to apply for the positions advertised. 2. Ensuring that during recruitments process, minorities, persons with disabilities and women are favored during selection by making sure that any position(s) being filled adheres to the regulations on a third rule on each gender. 3. 3.Capacity Building to empower women in different capacities to attend KSG for training programs on women transformative in leadership. 4. 4.Inclusion in County Boards and Committees that ensure inclusion in proper leadership within the county.

The Committeeresolved asfollows:

1. To ensure that the County follows the law specifically the Public Procurement Disposal act, National Cohesion and Integration Act and County Government Act. 2. The use alternative means of job advertisement like local vernacular, social media, radio stations, local leaders to reach more people while doing targeted civic education. 4. Provide a list of the Companies awarded AGPO contracts in the County. 5. Provide an additional documentation on the projects undertaken by the County Government attaching pictorial evidence.

6. Provide documentation on the correspondence with the National Council for Personswith Disability.

MIN.NO.771/2024 AOB

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MIN.NO.772/2024

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

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