SUPPORT ASSEMBLIESActing County Assemblies Forum Secretary-General Rebah Wabwile stirred the debate when she accused the Senate of not doing enough to support the county assemblies. She stressed that MCAs, just like any other legislator, should enjoy some privileges, which she said they are not getting because of some Bills are “stuck” at the Senate. Among the Bills that are yet to be passed include County Government Retirement Benefits Bill, which Ms Wabwile said has denied pension to MCAs serving their second term. PENDING BILLSOther Bills that are still at the Senate include the County Printers Bill, County Attorney Bill, which would allow counties to appoint advocates and solicitor generals, Public Participation Bill and County Wards Equitable Bill. The Senate normally looks at Bills passed by county assemblies to ensure they conform to the Constitution and the laws passed at the national level.

Source: Daily Nation April 15, 2019 12:45 UTC