Kenya: Ntutu and Ole Kina Row Over Ward Development Fund

25 October 2022
Capital FM (Nairobi)

Narok — A verbal battle has ensued between Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Senator Ledama Ole Kina over plans by the County government to allocate Sh. 100 million ward development fund to the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).

Ntutu accused Ole Kina for allegedly spending too much time on the national television and radios condemning the proposed allocation instead of moving to the ground to see the needs of the people.

Ntutu who spoke at Suswa ward in Narok East Sub County during a Public Participation forum on the development of County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) said his efforts to invite the senator in the forums were futile as he has never shown up.

"We are now discussing a very crucial topic on CIDP, which will guide our development agenda in the next five years. I have invited our senator to join us to listen to the challenges facing our people but he is busy speaking too much 'English' on television," said Ntutu.

Ntutu who was elected on an UDA ticket said he is moving around the county to listen to the people and see the struggles they undergo every day with a view of creating a permanent solution.

"I was once an MP and I understand what the law says too. That is why I am keen on the development of CIDP so that we can set our priorities first," he said.

The governor was accompanied by Narok East MP Ken Aramat and a host of Members of County Assembly.

During the public participation forum, the residents of Suswa ward through their MCA Salaash Kisotu asked the county government to install water projects in the area, build classrooms and renovate all feeder roads.

On the Mashujaa day celebrations that were held in Kilgoris DEB Primary School, Senator Ole Kina warned Governor Ntutu not to introduce the Ward Development fund saying it was illegal.

The Senator said he is answerable on the financial spending at the county level wondering how he would answer questions on the ward development fund.

"My job is to solicit funds to the county. However, how will I answer questions on something that is unconstitutional? I ask the governor to stop lying to the MCAs that he can give them any kit because it is illegal," said Ledama. - Kna

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