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HOUSE BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Standing Order No. 151. (1) There shall be a select committee, to be designated the House Business Committee, consisting of—
(a) the Speaker who shall be the chairperson;
(b) the Chairperson of Committees;
(c) the Leader of the Majority Party;
(d) the Minority party whip; and
(e) not less than nine and not more than eleven other members, who shall be nominated by Assembly parties and approved by the House at the commencement of every Session, reflecting the relative majorities of the seats held by each of the Assembly parties in the Assembly and taking into consideration the interests of Independents.

(2) The House Business Committee shall be appointed within seven days on assembly of a new House.

(3) In nominating the Members to the House Business Committee, each Assembly party shall include its Whip into the membership.

(4) In the absence of the Speaker, the Chairperson of Committees shall Chair the meetings of the House Business Committee.
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(5) The House Business Committee shall—

(a) prepare and , if necessary, from time to time adjust the Assembly Calendar with the approval of the House;

(b) monitor and oversee the implementation of the House Business and programmes.

(c) implement the Standing Orders respecting the scheduling or programming of the business of the Assembly and the functioning of the Committees of the House;

(d) determine the order in which the reports of Committees shall be debated in the House;

(e) may take decisions and issue directives and guidelines to prioritize or postpone any business of the House acting with the concurrence of the Leader of the Majority Party or the Leader of the Minority Party, as the case may be.

(f) consider such matters as may from time to time arise in connection with the business of the House and shall have and perform such powers and functions as are conferred on and ascribed to it by these Standing Orders or from time to time by the House.

(6) The Chairperson and at least one third of the other members of the House Business Committee shall form a quorum.

(7) If, for any reason, a member of the House Business Committee is unable to attend, the Leader in the House of the party which nominated that Member may appoint another Member in that Member‟s place for the period for which the Member is unable to attend.

Membership:

  1. HOUSE BUSINESS COMMITTEE
       
     Hon. Florence Mwangangi  Hon. Paul Museku
    1. Hon. Florence Mwangangi       Speaker
    2. Hon. Paul Museku                   Chairperson of Committees
    3. Hon. Francis Ngunga               Majority Leader
    4. Hon. Alex Kamitu                    Minority Leader
    5. Hon. Tariq Mulatya                  Majority Whip
    6. Hon. Jacqueline Nziva             Minority Whip
    7. Hon. Justus Kiteng’u
    8. Hon. Betty Nzioki
    9. Hon. Angela Munyasya
    10. Hon. Francis Kalumu
    11. Hon. Peter Mutiso
    12. Hon. George King’ori
    13. Hon. Annastacia Mutuku
    14. Hon. Joshua Muli
    15. Hon. Judas Ndawa

Standing Orders

Written Rules under which County Assembly conducts its business.

They govern procedures, conducts and ethics of the County Assembly affairs.

Legal Notices

Delegated power given to the executive arm of the County Government to make laws however, the same power originate from a statute which gives the executive authority to exercise such power.

Delegate authority however must meet and comply with the powers which the parent statute has set.

Bills

This is a proposed Law under consideration by the Assembly.

Process of Law Making:

  1. Pre-publication Scrutiny
  2. First Reading.
  3. Committal to relevant committee – Public Participation.
  4. Second Reading.
  5. Committee of the whole house – Reporting
  6. Third Reading
  7. Assent.
  8. Publication for Implementation

SECTORAL COMMITTEES

-Sectoral Committees perform most of the oversight duties and have so far been engaged in fact finding missions on the projects implemented by the County executive. The Sectoral Committees oversee the Departments in the County Executive.

ENVIRONMENT , ENERGY, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Mandate:

All matters related to the implementation of specific national government policies on natural resources and environmental conservation, including soil and water conservation and forestry and control of air pollution, noise pollution, other public nuisances and outdoor advertising; land survey and mapping; boundaries and fencing; electricity and gas reticulation; energy regulation; water management systems in built up areas and water sanitation services.

Members:

  1. ENVIRONMENT, LAND, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE.
       
     Hon. Robert Kisini  Hon. Christine Koki
    1. Hon. Robert Kisini                   –           Chairperson
    2. Hon. Christine Koki                 –           Vice Chairperson
    3. Hon. Alex Kamitu
    4. Hon. Brian Kisila
    5. Hon. Cosmas Kieti
    6. Hon. Dominic Ndambuki
    7. Hon. George King’ori
    8. Hon. Hellen Ndeti
    9. Hon. Jacqueline Nziva
    10. Hon. Joseph Musau
    11. Hon. Mark Muendo
    12. Hon. Jane Nyawira
    13. Hon. Michael Mutiso

Achievements:

YOUTH, WOMEN AND SPORTS COMMITTEE

Mandate:

Standing Orders, Second Schedule:

Youth welfare, women affairs, empowerment of women, matters of equality, affirmative action and gender related issues and sports activities and facilities

Membership:

  1. EDUCATION, YOUTH, WOMEN AND SOCIAL WELFARE

     

       
     Hon. Daniel Kiilu  Hon. Ikusya Kaloki
    1. Hon. Daniel Kiilu                      –           Chairperson
    2. Hon. Ikusya Kaloki                   –           Vice Chairperson
    3. Hon. Alice Nzioka
    4. Hon. Angela Munyasya
    5. Hon. Benedette Musyoka
    6. Hon. Francis Ngunga
    7. Hon. Geoffrey Kamulu
    8. Hon. George King’ori
    9. Hon. Jane Nyawira
    10. Hon. Joseph Musau
    11. Hon. Margaret Ndalana
    12. Hon. Hellen Ndeti
    13. Hon. Phoebe Mawa

 

Achievements:

  • Discussed the Social Welfare fund regulations which were adopted by the House and facilitated the disbursement of the Social Welfare funds to the beneficiaries.

Trade, Economic Planning,Tourism, Decentralisation, Cooperatives and Industrialization

Mandate:

All matters related to trade development and regulation including the markets; trade licenses (excluding regulation of professions); fair trading practices and statistics.

Membership:

  1.  
     Hon. Cosmas Kieti  Hon. Judas Ndawa

     

    1. Hon. Cosmas Kieti               –           Chairperson
    2. Hon. Judas Ndawa               –           Vice Chairperson
    3. Hon. Annastasia Mutuku
    4. Hon. Antony Mulu
    5. Hon. Betty Nzioka
    6. Hon. Johana Munyao
    7. Hon. Josephat Kasyoki
    8. Hon. Justus Katumo
    9. Hon. Mark Muendo
    10. Hon. Mohammed Ali
    11. Hon. Peter Mutiso
    12. Hon. Winfred Mutua
    13. Hon. Christine Koki

 

Achievements:

  • Participated in the KICOSCA in Eldoret and tabled a report on the games. The games brought together members of staff and MCA from other counties.
  • Discussed the liquor licensing Bill, 2014 which was enacted into law
  • The Committee discussed a petition by the Machakos Mau Mau war veterans.

FINANCE AND REVENUE COLLECTION COMMITTEE

Mandate:

All matters relating to the management of county public finance and revenue collection.

Membership:

  1. FINANCE AND REVENUE COLLECTION COMMITTEE
       
     Hon. Cosmas Masesi  Hon. Josephat Kasyoki
    1. Hon. Cosmas Masesi                     –           Chairperson
    2. Hon. Josephat Kasyoki                  –           Vice Chairperson
    3. Hon. Betty Nzioki
    4. Hon. Brian Kisila
    5. Hon. Caleb Mule
    6. Hon. Fredrick Muthoka
    7. Hon. Judas Ndawa
    8. Hon. Justus Kiteng’u
    9. Hon. Margaret Mbithi
    10. Hon. Moffat Matha
    11. Hon. Phoebe Mawa
    12. Hon. Stephen Mwanthi
    13. Hon. Thomas Mutinda

Transport & Public Works Committee

Mandate:

All matters related to county transport, including county roads, street lighting, traffic and parking, public road transport and ferries and harbours, excluding the regulation of international and national shipping and matters related thereto; county public works and services including storm water management systems in built-up areas and water and sanitation services.

Membership:

  1. TRANSPORT & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
       
     Hon. Daniel Mbevi  Hon. Justus Kiteng’u
      1. Hon. Daniel Mbevi         –           Chairperson
      2. Hon. Justus Kiteng’u      –           Vice Chairperson
      3. Hon. Caleb Mule
      4. Hon. Cosmas Masesi
      5. Hon. Francis Ngunga
      6. Hon. Grace Mutwiwa
      7. Hon. Irene Mbivya
      8. Hon. John Musyimi
      9. Hon. Margaret Mbithi
      10. Hon. Margaret Ndalana
      11. Hon. Patrick Kituku
      12. Hon. Pauline Munguti
      13. Hon. Thomas Mutinda

EDUCATION, YOUTH, WOMEN AND SOCIAL WELFARE COMMITTEE

Mandate:

All matters related to pre-primary education, village polytechnics, home-craft centers and childcare, children and social welfare.

Membership:

  1.    
     Hon. Daniel Kiilu  Hon. Ikusya Kaloki
    1. Hon. Daniel Kiilu                      –           Chairperson
    2. Hon. Ikusya Kaloki                   –           Vice Chairperson
    3. Hon. Alice Nzioka
    4. Hon. Angela Munyasya
    5. Hon. Benedette Musyoka
    6. Hon. Francis Ngunga
    7. Hon. Geoffrey Kamulu
    8. Hon. George King’ori
    9. Hon. Jane Nyawira
    10. Hon. Joseph Musau
    11. Hon. Margaret Ndalana
    12. Hon. Hellen Ndeti
    13. Hon. Phoebe Mawa

Labour, Public Service & ICT Committee

Mandate:

Standing Orders Second Schedule:

All matters relating to labor, trade union relations, manpower or human resource planning; information, Communication and Technology.

Membership:

   
 Hon. Jeremiah Munguti  Hon. Agatha Mutunga
  1. Hon. Jeremiah Munguti          –             Chairperson
  2. Hon. Agatha Mutunga            –             Vice Chairperson
  3. Hon. Alex Kamitu
  4. Hon. Angela Munyasya
  5. Hon. Constance Nzioki
  6. Hon. Francis Kalumu
  7. Hon. Irene Mbivya
  8. Hon. Jacinta Lika
  9. Hon. Joshua Muli
  10. Hon. Justus Katumo
  11. Hon. Paul Nyanzi
  12. Hon. Nicholas Mutuku
  13. Hon. Rozina Kanini

TRADE, ECONOMIC PLANNING AND INDUSTRALIZATION COMMITTEE

Mandate:

All matters related to trade development and regulation including the markets; trade licenses (excluding regulation of professions); fair trading practices and statistics.

Membership:

 
 Hon. Cosmas Kieti  Hon. Judas Ndawa

 

  1. Hon. Cosmas Kieti               –           Chairperson
  2. Hon. Judas Ndawa               –           Vice Chairperson
  3. Hon. Annastasia Mutuku
  4. Hon. Antony Mulu
  5. Hon. Betty Nzioka
  6. Hon. Johana Munyao
  7. Hon. Josephat Kasyoki
  8. Hon. Justus Katumo
  9. Hon. Mark Muendo
  10. Hon. Mohammed Ali
  11. Hon. Peter Mutiso
  12. Hon. Winfred Mutua
  13. Hon. Christine Koki

HEALTH AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE

Mandate:

All matters related to County health services including in particular county health facilities and pharmacies, ambulance services, promotion of primary health care, licensing and control of undertakings that sell food to the public, cemeteries, funeral parlors and crematoria and refuse removal, refuse dumps and solid waste

Membership:

  1. Cecilia Sereka                          – Chairman
  2. Mary Ndinda                            – V/ Chairperson
  3. Winston Kanui
  4. Kyalo Kyuli
  5. Magdalene Ndawa
  6. Edrick Ngunzi
  7. Thomas Kasoa
  8. Stephen Muthuka
  9. Sammy Nduva
  10. Amina Mutio
  11. Peninah Kaluki
  12. Hon Brigid Kitili
  13. Catherine Nguluku

 

Membership:

  • The Committee tabled the Machakos County HIV/AIDS Management bill which was enacted by the County Assembly.
  • Visited Kangundo Level 4 Hospital and tabled a report in the house for adoption.

AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Mandate:

Second Schedule of Standing Orders N. 190:  All matters related to agriculture, including crop and animal husbandry, livestock sale yards, county abattoirs, plant and animal disease control, irrigation, fisheries, cooperative societies  and veterinary services (excluding regulation of  the profession).

Membership:

  1. Joseph Muli Musyoka –           Chairman
  2. Phillip Ndolo –           Vice Chairperson
  3. Isaac Muinde
  4. Gideon Kavuu
  5. Kyalo Kyuli
  6. Charles N. Mutisya
  7. Wilson Mutiso Kasimu
  8. Geoffrey Munyao
  9. Joshua Mwonga
  10. Ruth Ndumi
  11. Festus Ndeto
  12. Benedette Mueni
  13. John Sila

 

Achievements:

  • The Committee discussed a petition by poultry farmers and a report was tabled and adopted by the house.
  • A report on establishment of pasteurizer machine and milk chillers in FY 2017/2018 to benefit the dairy farmers in the County.
  • The Committee also discussed and presented the Machakos County Cooperative Societies bill, 2015 which was enacted by the Assembly.

Introduction

County Assemblies are established under the Constitution of Kenya Article 176.” There shall be a County Government for each County, Consisting of a County assembly and County Executive.

The roles of a County Assembly are majorly: Legislation, representation and Oversight pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya Article 185 and the County Government Act.

A large part of the work of the Assembly takes place in committees, made up of MCAs. These committees consider policy issues, scrutinize the work and expenditure of the government, and examine proposals for legislation

The County Assembly of Machakos has 24 Committees established by the Machakos County Assembly Standing Orders. The Committees are categorized as Select and Sectoral Committees.

The Sectoral Committees perform most of the oversight duties and have so far been engaged in fact finding missions on the projects implemented by the County executive. The Sectoral Committees over sees the Departments in the County Executive.

The Committees have presented reports with recommendations on the different projects to the House for adoption.