MPs have lauded plans by the state to merge six financial agencies, including the Women Enterprise, Uwezo and Youth funds, saying it would eradicate duplication and confusion. Speaking to the Star yesterday, Public Accounts Committee chairman Opiyo Wandayi welcomed the proposal announced by Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua, but called for caution among MPs while enacting it into law. Read: Bill seeks to merge Youth, Women and Uwezo fundsinterrogation required“It is a positive proposal though Parliament needs to interrogate it thoroughly before enacting it into law,” the Ugunja MP said. Buyu continued, “Our role as Woman Reps is to uplift the lives of the less privileged and these funds are actually targeting the same people”. “MPs are not directly involved in the management of funds, but these funds should be channeled at the constituency level,” she said.

Source: The Star January 18, 2018 21:33 UTC