Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua and his Makueni counterpart Professor Kivutha Kibwana have endorsed the BBI Bill.
The duo promised that MCAs allied to them will pass the Bill on Tuesday morning when it comes up for voting in their respective Assemblies.
Speaking after meeting more than 40 MCAs drawn from both Machakos and Makueni Assemblies the two leaders said the decision to endorse the Bill stems the fact that it increases devolved funds to 30 percent and also creates funds for Ward development.
The leaders said, they had consulted with Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu and they had all agreed as leadership of the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB) that they will pass the Bill so as to increase grassroot development.
” I have listened to the voice of the people in the just concluded BBI Public Participation forums. Wananchi said the 15 percent revenue allocation to counties had greatly transformed rural economies. In that regard, I wish to respect the will of the people & ask MCAs 2 do the same,” Said Kibwana
The MCAs and the Governors met at the Governor’s office in Machakos.
Source :www.kbc.co.ke
