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Published on 2024-04-01 04:58:04
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has taken steps to address the growing dissent among parties that were involved in the creation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. During a church service on Sunday, the Kikuyu Member of Parliament reassured that the implementation of the report was progressing as approved by Parliament.
Despite some opposition leaders expressing doubts about the government’s commitment to fully implementing the changes outlined in the final report endorsed by both President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, Ichung’wah emphasized that the report was being implemented as agreed upon in Parliament. He specifically mentioned a leader like Eugene Wamalwa, who initially refused to sign the report, questioning the government’s goodwill. Ichung’wah pointed out that all the members of the Kenya Kwanza party signed the report, while Wamalwa did not, citing high living costs.
To support his claims, Ichung’wah highlighted the benefits that Kenyans were already experiencing, such as subsidies for fertilizers provided by President Ruto and the reduced prices of essential food items like maize flour and sugar. He mentioned that the price of maize flour had dropped significantly from Ksh210 to Ksh120 or Ksh110, and sugar prices had also decreased from Ksh460 to Ksh240.
Furthermore, Ichung’wah assured that all the proposed legislative changes by the NADCO committee, including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Bill, were in progress. He mentioned that bills had already been published, and work on the IEBC Bill to reconstitute a new Commission would commence once Parliament resumed its sessions.
Addressing concerns raised by leaders like Wamalwa and Kalonzo, who feared potential manipulation or non-implementation of the report, Ichung’wah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to following through with the report’s directives. He emphasized that any legal challenges hindering the process would be addressed accordingly.
Wamalwa had expressed apprehension about the government’s intentions during the Bomas talks and raised concerns about the ruling party’s reluctance to lower taxes and address the high cost of living. Kalonzo, echoing Wamalwa’s sentiments, accused the ruling party of obstructing the report’s implementation.
In conclusion, Kimani Ichung’wah’s efforts to bridge the gap between parties and assure the public of the government’s commitment to implementing the NADCO report are crucial in maintaining transparency and accountability in Kenya’s governance. By addressing concerns and providing tangible evidence of progress, Ichung’wah aims to uphold the promises made in the NADCO report and ensure that the envisioned changes are effectively put into action.
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