Today marked the successful conclusion of a series of public participation forums conducted by Members of the County Assembly on the proposed Kitui County Health Facilities Improvement Financing Bill, 2026, and the Kitui County Revenue Administration Bill, 2026. The exercise culminated in a vibrant session held at Mutha AIC in Kitui South Sub-County.
Led by Ikutha MCA, Hon. Hussein Mwandia, the forums brought together residents from the six wards of Kitui South Sub-County, providing an inclusive platform for them to share their views, recommendations, and aspirations on the two crucial Bills.
The primary objective of the Kitui County Health Facilities Improvement Financing Bill, 2026 is to establish a system for collecting, retaining, and managing revenue generated by public health facilities, with the aim of improving service delivery. Once enacted, the Bill is expected to enhance the operational capacity of health facilities and significantly improve access to quality healthcare services across the County.
Members of the public largely supported the proposal but called on the concerned ministry to fully automate payment systems in all health facilities to curb misappropriation of funds.
Participants also advocated for inclusive representation of youth, women, and persons with disabilities in hospital management boards. They further proposed the establishment of an independent panel to recruit and vet members to the hospital management boards and teams.
On the other hand, the Kitui County Revenue Administration Bill, 2026 seeks to establish a structured framework for the administration of county revenue laws. The Bill also proposes the appointment of a County Receiver of Revenue and revenue collectors in accordance with Section 157 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
Enactment of this law will pave the way for the full operationalization of the Kitui County River Basins and Conservation Act, 2024, as well as the Kitui County Finance Bill, 2025.
While thanking the public for attending the forum at Mutha AIC, the area MCA, Hon. Dominic Mwamisi, reaffirmed the County Assembly’s commitment to ensuring that public views shape legislation that impacts their daily lives. “We thank all of you who took part in this vital process and look forward to delivering laws that will transform the lives of our electorate,” stated Hon. Mwamisi.
Members of the public who were unable to attend the physical meetings can still submit their views on the two Bills via Google Meet, starting tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., using the link provided below.
By Anthony Solly
