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Nairobi MCAs have faulted the Lieutenant General Mohamed Badi-led entity for the slow implementation of the programme kickstarted by President Uhuru Kenyatta two years ago. ....
Acting Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu said the death has robbed the county and country at large of a gentle soul who was always jovial and never harbored ill feelings towards anyone. Kananu added that the deceased politician served Nairobi County during his time as Speaker with a lot of dedication, diligence, kindness, wisdom, and humility. “I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Magelo. Death has robbed us of a wonderful father figure, a humorous and gentle soul, who was always jovial and never harboured any ill-feelings towards anyone,” she said. “On behalf of the people of Nairobi county and on my own behalf, I want to convey my deepest and heartfelt sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family, and friends,” she added. ....
Nairobi MCAs Vow To Pass BBI Bill With Or Without Uhuru’s Car Grants Nairobi County Assembly leadership has indicated that it will rally its members to pass the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) bill. Led by Deputy Majority Whip Waithera Chege, the ward reps maintained that their decision has not been influenced by President Uhuru’s pledge to offer them car grants. “We have resolved to pass BBI with or without car grants for we believe it has many benefits for devolution. Likewise, I am asking my counterparts countrywide not to vote for the bill because of the car grant but for the benefits it has for the future generation,” said Chege. ....
President Kenyatta made the promise during a meeting with ward representatives at Sagana State Lodge on Friday. MCAs have for long recommended for an improvement of their car grants to at least Sh2 million for each one of them, an amount that pushes them closer to MPs who get at least Sh3 million. “We have resolved to pass BBI with or without car grants for we believe it has many benefits for devolution. Likewise, I am asking my counterparts countrywide not to vote for the bill because of the car grant but for the benefits it has for the future generation,” said Chege. ....