County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi (2024)

30/07/2024

County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi Approves Motion on planting of Indigenous Trees, introduces Bills

Kathwana,
Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi has moved and approved the Motion on planting of indigenous trees through Water, Environment and Natural Resources Committee Chair Hon Zacharia Mwaniki.
The Motion seeks to compel the County Government to allocate resources to enable planting and propagating of indigenous trees across the County, and designate a day for conducting the exercise.

Also, the following Bills were introduced to the Assembly and committed to various committees.

The TNC Child Care Protection Bill, 2024, TNC Trade and Markets Bill, 2024, TNC Sports and Cultural Activities Bill, 2024, TNC Tax Waiver Administration Bill, 2024, TNC Agriculture Produce Cess Bill, 2024.

17/07/2024

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi Health Committee has undertaken visits to various Health facilities as part of their oversight role.
The Committee, which is chaired by Muthambi MCA Hon Morris Gitonga Maugu, seeks to establish the status of Health facilities in the County.

21/06/2024

The Tharaka Nithi County (TNC) Committee on Agriculture today hosted its Kiambu counterparts at the County Assembly offices.

Mugwe ward MCA Hon Jacob Murimi Kiriko Ndeke chairs the TNC Agriculture Committee.

The Kiambu legislators, led by their Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Committee Vice Chair Hon Cedric Gathunga, were in the County to benchmark on how the Agriculture committee works hand in hand with the County Executive to improve farmer livelihoods through value chain addition.

21/05/2024

Kathwana, May 21, 2024.

In a Special Sitting, the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi has adopted the report of the Finance, Budget and Appropriations Committee and approved the Tharaka Nithi County Government Second Supplementary Budget for the Financial Year 2023/2024.
The House also adopted the report of the Budget Implementation for the FY 2024/25 produced and Tabled by the same Committee.

15/05/2024

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi invites members of the public to a Public Participation / Submission of Memoranda on the Tharaka Nithi County Government Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2024/2025.
Venues will be
1. Tharaka on May 22, 10:00 am at the CDF Hall, Marimanti
2. Chuka Igambang'ombe on March 23 10:00 am at Chuka Picnic Grounds.
3. Maara on May 23 2:00 pm at Chogoria Sub County Hall.
Written views or memoranda may be hand delivered to the office of the Clerk or emailed to [email protected] or [email protected]
The document can be obtained from the Office of the Clerk, County Assembly Offices or downloaded from http//tharakanithiassembly.go.ke
See poster for more details.

25/04/2024

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi committee on Education, Science and Technology has today hosted the Kiambu County Assembly Sectoral Committee on Education, Science and Research.
The Kiambu legislators visited their Tharaka Nithi counterparts to benchmark on Pre-Primary Education, Village Polytechnic's, Home Craft Centres and Children Facilities (creche's).
The Tharaka Nithi County Assembly's Education committee chair Hon. Kennedy Kamunyu stressed the need for County lawmakers to learn from each other.
His Kiambu County Assembly counterpart, Hon Lawrence Mwaura appreciated the knowledge the Kiambu Education committee has gained from the visit.

25/04/2024

The County Assembly Committee on Water, Environment and Natural Resources yesterday afternoon held an oversight meeting with Nithi Water and Sanitation Company (NIWASCO) management at the Assembly offices.
The Committee sought insights to a question by Mariani Ward MCA Hon Anita Karimi Mbae on status of water meters applications by users that have been pending for years across the County.
The Hon Zachary Mwaniki led Water Committee will compile a report that will be tabled in the next Assembly sitting.

01/03/2024

Guided by Provisions of Section 117 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and the Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Standing Order 244; -
The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi invites members of the public for submission of memoranda and public hearing on the Tharaka Nithi County Government Fiscal Strategy Paper for the Financial Year 2024 - 2025 on Friday March 8, 2024 10:00 am at Kathwana Social Hall.

Copies of the Fiscal Strategy Paper may be obtained from the Office of the Clerk or downloaded from Assembly website, htpp://tharakanithiassembly.go.ke

Written views or memoranda may be hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk or emailed to [email protected] or [email protected] on or before March 11, 2024 at 9:00 am.

27/02/2024

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi in its todays sitting has passed the Tharaka Nithi County Alcoholic Drinks Control Amendment Bill, 2024.
The Law is aimed at controlling and regulating the Alcoholic sector within the County and now awaits the Governor assent.
The House has also approved nomination of Hon Mwaura Joel Mwangi as a member of the Public Accounts and Investments Committee and Hon Jacob Murimi Kiriko Ndeke as a member of the Finance, Budget and Appropriations Committee pursuant to provisions of the Standing Orders 185 (3) and 187 (3) read together with Standing Order 221.
Statements on the status of Water Connection in the County by the Nithi Water Services Company (NIWASCO) and the Status of Road Maintenance Equipment were sought by Hon Anita Karimi of Mariaini Ward and and Hon Godfrey Murithi Gaturo of Karingani ward respectively.

20/02/2024

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi will conduct Public Participation on the Alcoholic Control Amendment Bill, 2024 in the following venues.
February 21 at 10:00am - Marimanti CDF Hall
February 22 at 9:00am - Chuka Picnic Grounds
February 22 at 12:00pm - Chogoria Sub County Hall
Members of the Public and Civil Societies, Chamber of Commerce and other interested parties are requested to give their views orally at the venues. Written submissions or memoranda to be presented to the Clerk offices or emailed via [email protected] / [email protected]
The Bill is available in the Assembly Website,
tharakanithiassembly.go.ke

01/02/2024

Speaker to the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi Hon John Mbabu together with Water and Sanitation Committee Chair Hon Zachary Mwaniki Njagi and MCAs yesterday joined Water, Irrigation and Sanitation CS Zachary Njeru and Governor Muthomi Njuki in commissioning water access points in Nkondi ward in Tharaka.
The access points will provide clean water to residents and the initiative is a partnership between the County Government, EWATER and Maji Popote.
The initiative will subsequently be rolled all over the County.
The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi remains committed to providing legislation and representation that enables the Executive arm to deliver services to the people of Tharaka Nithi.

31/01/2024

Wednesday. January 31, 2024.
The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi today at a Special Sitting pursuant to Standing Order 40. (1) on the advice by the Leader of the Majority to the Speaker of the County Assembly on the agenda to deliberate on a report by the Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriation on approval of Supplementary Budget for the Financial year 2023/2024.

The County Assembly thereafter unanimously approved the First Supplementary Budgets for the County Assembly and County Executive for the Financial Year 2023/2024.

The House also approved the Tharaka Nithi County Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2023/2024.

Roads, Water, Sports and Agriculture Ministries have taken the lions share of the Supplementary budget.

30/01/2024

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi will have a special Sitting, convened by the Speaker upon request by the Leader of the Majority Party, as per the County Governments Act (no.17 of 2012) and the Provisions of the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi Standing Orders, - on Wednesday January 31, 2024 9:30am at Kathwana.
Business to be transacted will be;
1. Approval of Tharaka Nithi Executive and County Assembly Supplementary Budget (i) of FY 2023/2024
2. Tharaka Nithi County Supplementary Appropriations Bill 2024.

16/01/2024

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19/12/2023

The Governor of the County Government of Tharaka Nithi H.E. Muthomi Njuki has today given the State of the County Address in accordance with
the County Government Act 2012, Section 30(2)(k) at the Assembly Chambers in Kathwana.
The State of the County Address is an annual submission on the implementation status of the County policies and plans.

12/12/2023

On my behalf, that of the County Assembly Service Board, Hon Members, Clerk and Staff, I wish you all a happy 60th Jamuhuri Day.

22/11/2023

PURSUANT to the Provisions of Section 191A of the Public Finance
Management Act, 2023, the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi approved the Intergovernmental Participation Agreements between the National Government of the Republic of Kenya and the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi on Implementation of Agriculture Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP) at a Sitting in Kathwana Tuesday November 21, 2023.
Additionally, the County Assembly approved these other Agreements;
- Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP II)
- The DANIDA Primary Health Care Support Programme
- Emergency Locust Response Project (ELRP)
- Financing Locally-Led Climate Action Program (FLLoCA)
- Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP)
In the same sitting, the Assembly approved the Annual Development Plan for The Financial Year 2024/2025 in line with the provisions of Section 106 of the
Public Finance Management Act 2012, Section 113 of the County Governments Act, 2012 and Standing Order 243 as read together with Standing Order 241 of the Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Standing Orders.
The Report of the Committee on Health Services on the status of Health facilities in Tharaka North and Tharaka South Sub Counties was also adopted by the House.
Karingani MCA Hon Godfrey Murithi sought a statement on the
maintenance of Road Equipment in Tharaka Nithi, while The Committee on Water, Environment and Natural Resources Chairperson Hon Njagi Zachary Mwaniki gave the response on the statement on NITHI WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY.

17/11/2023

The County Assembly Committee on Water, Environment and Natural Resources has been on a fact finding mission on the status of Nithi Water and Sanitation Company (NIWASCO) projects across the County.
Committee Chairperson Hon Zacharia Mwaniki observed it was imperative for the Committee and County Assembly in by extension to farmilialize itself with entities it oversights so as to have factual information.
NIWASCO is a parastatal under the County Government of Tharaka Nithi.
NIWASCO Managing Director, Engineer Laban Mwaniki, told the team once the Chuka water bulk supply project, together with the existing Chogoria bulk water supply project are in full operation, over 70,000 people will have adequate supply of clean drinking water in Tharaka Nithi.
Currently, NIWASCO has water supply schemes in Chuka, Chogoria, Kathwana, Mutonga and Kibung'a.
In a bid to raise revenue, the company is carrying out Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping, replacing old and faulty metres for accuracy in billing, renovating storage tanks as well as laying new pipes to maximize on generation of revenue.

17/10/2023

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi today conducted the following business in the House.

1. The County Assembly passed the Intergovernmental participation agreement between the National Government of the Republic of Kenya and the County Government of Tharaka Nithi on Implementation of National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). The agreement sets out the obligations of the National Government and the obligations of the County Government in the implementation of the project.
2. The County Assembly also adopted the County Climate Change Action Plan (2023 - 2028) which is a five year plan to guide the County on climate risk assessment and planning.
3. The County Assembly also Approved Members of the Board of Kathwana Municipality.
The Board's role is to provide for efficient and accountable management of the affairs of the Municipality.
4. The Assembly also passed the Tharaka Nithi County Agricultural Training Center Bill of 2023. This Bill seeks to provide a legal framework for establishment of the Tharaka Nithi CountyAgricultural Training Centre to provide education and training in Agriculture.
5. Other business conducted includes Adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance Budget and Appropriations on the Annual Development Plan for the Financial Year 2024/2025 and response to statements previously sought in the Assembly.
A statement on Nithi Water and Sanitation Company (NIWASCO) and the status of implementation of the Tharaka Nithi County Tea Act of 2020 was also sought on the floor of the House.

28/09/2023

After a week submission of Departmental projections by the Tharaka Nithi County Executive Officers and Heads of Departments on Annual Development Plan projects they intend to carry out in the 2024 /2025 Financial Year, respective County Assembly Committees will be engaging the Public today in the following venues as earlier communicated. All events start at 10:00 am.

- Chuka Igambang'ombe - Kibaaroni kwa DC (Chuka Picnic Grounds)
- Maara - Chogoria Sub County Hall
- Tharaka - Marimanti CDF Hall.

26/09/2023

County Executive Committee Members from various ministries are submitting plans on projects they intend to undertake in the Financial Year 2024 /2025 to respective County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi Commitees.
This will culminate on Public Participation Forums on the Annual Development Plan on September 28 starting at 10:00 am in the following venues.
1. Chuka Igambang'ombe (Kibaroni kwa DC/ Chuka Picnic Grounds)
2. Tharaka - CDF Hall, Marimanti
3. Maara - Chogoria Sub County Hall.

26/09/2023

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi invites you to a Public Participation on the Annual Development Plan for for the Financial Year 2024 / 25 will take place Thursday September 28, 2023 at Chuka Kibaaroni kwa DC (Chuka Igambang'ombe), Tharaka CDF Office (Tharaka) and at Chogoria Sub County Hall) starting 10:00 am.
See poster for details.

www.tharakanithiassembly.go.ke

25/09/2023

The Speaker of the County Assembly, the entire leadership, Members and Staff of the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi extend their condolences to Ganga Ward MCA Hon.Lysbeth Gatiria upon the passing on of her mother, Mrs Faith Muthoni Obed.
May her soul rest in eternal peace and God comfort the family in this times of sorrow.

12/09/2023

County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi Speaker Hon John Mbabu, Clerk to the Assembly Mr Amos K. Sikweya led a team of Members and officers from the Assembly when they appeared before the Senate Public Accounts Committee to explain financial expenditure for the Financial Years 2019 /2020/2021.
The Committee requested the Assembly to provide documentation for provision of advertising services procured from two leading newspapers in Kenya which was the only clerical error noted.

30/08/2023

Leadership of the County Assembly led by Speaker Hon John Mbabu, Deputy Speaker and Nkondi Ward MCA Hon Gitonga Kithuka Leonard, Majority Leader and Mukothima Ward MCA Hon Luke Nyaga Marengo, Karingani Ward MCA Hon Godfrey Murithi Gaturo, Marimanti MCA Hon Kennedy Kamunyu and Gatunga Ward MCA Hon Salvestas Mutwiri Mugao, nominated MCA Hon Zachariah Mwaniki and Clerk Mr Amos K. Sikweya have led staff of the Assembly in condoling with the family of Deputy Clerk Mr Eric Muthuri Nthumbi whose father will be laid to rest at his Marimanti home September 1, 2023.
While giving his condolences, the Speaker has said he will always strive to keep the House united for the purpose of delivering to the people of Tharaka Nithi.
Speaking at the event Clerk Amos lauded staff for their unity and asked the them to remain supportive of each other during strife or thrive.

29/08/2023

Following the nomination of Mr Frankline Mwendani Njiru to the position of the County Attorney, the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi through the County Assembly Service Board invite members of the Public a Public Hearing / Submission of information or comments on the suitability or otherwise for the appointment of the nominee.
The nominee will appear before the Committee on Appointments on Mnday, September 4, 2023 at 9.00 am.
Submissions should be by way of sworn affidavits and hand delivered to the office of the Clerk in sealed envelopes, or emailed [email protected] on or before Monday September 4th, 2023 at 8:00 am.
See advert for details.

22/08/2023

We mourn the passing on of Mr Patrick Nthumbi, father to our Deputy Clerk Mr Stanley Muthuri Nthumbi.
The elder Nthumbi was a renown medic in Marimanti and Tharaka.
I extend the condolences of the County Assembly Service Board, of Members and Staff.

AMOS K. SIKWEYA,
CLERK OF COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF THARAKA NITHI.

22/08/2023

The passing of Mr Patrick Nthumbi, father to our Deputy Clerk (County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi) Mr Eric Stanley Muthuri Nthumbi has been received with great sadness.
The late Patrick Nthumbi was a household name in Tharaka and the County at large and synonymous with initiation of boys to men across many age sets.
May the Lord embrace the icon in His Heavenly abode.

HON JOHN MBABU,
SPEAKER,
COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF THARAKA NITHI.

01/08/2023

National and County Leadership, Members and Staff of the County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi today joined family and friends of the late Mr Felix Gitari Mbiuki, former Clerk to the County Assembly of Machakos.
Together with Society of Clerks at -the -Table (SOCATT) leadership and his former colleagues from Machakos County we gave the departed a befitting send off in Weru, Chuka Igambang'ombe Constituency.
May his soul continue resting in peace.

24/07/2023

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi Finance, Budget and Appropriations and Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Committees have today conducted Public Participation on
i) The County Finance Bill, 2023.
ii) The Itugururu Agricultural Training Centre Bill, 2023 and
iii) The Tharaka Nithi County Agricultural Sector Co-Ordination Bill, 2023, at Gatunga market.
Present was the Hon Godfrey Murithi Gaturo the chairperson Finance, Budget and Appropriation Committee and Hon Kiriko Jacob Murimi Ndeke Chairperson Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Committee led the discussion and respective Committee members.

Tomorrow the committee will be at Kathwana Pavillion at 10:00am, then Wednesday at Chuka Picnic Grounds (Kibaaroni kwa DC) and wrap up in Chogoria Sub County Hall on Thursday 10:00am for each venue.

The Committees invite interested members of the public to submit their representations that they may have on the Bills orally in the venues above or through written memoranda.
Written vies or memoranda may be hand delivered to the Office of the Clerk or emailed to [email protected] or [email protected] on or before the close of business July 27, 2023.
The Bills may be obtained from the Office of the Clerk, County Assembly Offices or the County Assembly website http://tharakanithiassembly.go.ke

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