By Bob Aston
Ol-Moran Member of County Assembly,
Hon Dan Ndegwa informed the Sipili business community that the meeting was
called mainly to do an evaluation and to know areas that have to be prioritized
while making the county budget.
“We will continue upgrading the roads
in the county. You have said that the road network in some parts of Wangwaci is
still not in a good condition. We have identified the roads that you want to be
upgraded and we will do that soon,” said Hon Ndegwa.
“The bills that we have passed will
provide an enabling environment for business people. We are doing everything in
a systematic manner in order to accomplish our work,” said Hon Mariru.
The Laikipia County Assembly held a
meeting with Sipili business community on June 14, 2014 at Sipili Catholic Hall.
The meeting which was attended by Laikipia County speaker and members of Trade
committee is set to be among a series of meetings that will be held in the
county to deliberate on issues that the public needs to be included in the
county budget.
Lariak Primary School students entertaining participants |
Responding to issues raised by the
business community Hon Ndegwa informed the participants that renovation of the
Sipili slaughterhouse has started and the county government will ensure that it
becomes a modern slaughterhouse. He also said that an auction yard will be
constructed soon as tender has already been given while fencing of the
livestock market is currently underway.
Hon Ndegwa promised to meet plot owners in Sipili to discuss the issue of title deeds which the business community had said that it had become a problem as most of the plot owners do not have title deeds hence could not obtain bank loan.
Hon Ndegwa promised to meet plot owners in Sipili to discuss the issue of title deeds which the business community had said that it had become a problem as most of the plot owners do not have title deeds hence could not obtain bank loan.
“Most of you have raised the issue of
licenses. The Laikipia County Finance bill will address this issue as it has
streamlined issuance of various licences. The bill has also explained how the
various charges are done and why,” said Hon Ndegwa.
Hon Ndegwa promised the business
community that they will soon table two different motions in the county assembly
touching on sewerage system and cemetery.
Hon Ndegwa addressing Sipili Business community representatives |
Hon Ndegwa informed the business
community that a floodlight will be installed in the market. He said that it
has already passed the procurement process and by end of July the market will
be well lit.
Responding to the issue of public
toilet and dumping site. Hon Ndegwa said the county government will soon complete
the construction of the public toilet in the market. He also said they are
looking at a short term solution to the problem of a proper dumping site as the
current site has become a health hazard.
“Most of you have raised problem of
water as a challenge to farmers particularly tomato farmers. The county
government is set to construct a lot of boreholes and dams in the ward,” said
Hon Ndegwa.
Hon Ndegwa said that they will soon
table a motion in the county assembly to address the issue of destruction of
crops by wild animals particularly elephants in Wangwaci area.
Speaker of the county assembly Hon
Patrick Mariru said the county has made and passed 10 laws this year which
have been crafted and tailor made to fit the needs of the people of Laikipia. Hon
Mariru said that all the bills were passed through public participation.
Hon Mariru addressing Sipili Business Community representatives |
The speaker informed the business
community that the county government is taking the issue of public participation
very seriously and they always involve the public in all the bills that are
enacted.
“Today we have come here to listen to
the business community. We have now heard what you want and the report that
will be made will incorporate what you have said,” said Hon Mariru.
The speaker promised that the county
government will prioritize the various development agenda that the public have
proposed.
“The governor and the county Assembly
cannot do everything because of lack of resources but we are trying our best to
ensure that we uplift the economy of Laikipia,” said Hon Mariru.
Hon Kinyua, Chairman Trade committee
promised the Sipili Business Community that that they will return back soon to
tour Sipili dispensary which has a shortage of staff, equipments and laboratory
room. The dispensary requires a total of Ksh 24,000,000 to carry out various
projects.
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