IGRTC CEO, accompanied by Director of Legal Services , appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Regional Development.
IGRTC CEO Dr. Kipkurui Chepkwony, accompanied by Director of Legal Services Ms. Sophie Amutavy, appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Regional Development, chaired by Hon. Peter Lochakapong. They presented a legislative memorandum on the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2024).
Dr. Chepkwony emphasized that the amendments contained in the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill would strengthen IGRTC to effectively fulfill its mandate, including the transfer of functions to county governments and the resolution of intergovernmental disputes. Additionally, the IGRTC submitted a report to the Committee on the unbundling and transfer of functions related to Regional Development Authorities.
The proposed amendment to the Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2012, aims to enhance intergovernmental structures, foster stronger collaboration between the two levels of government, and ultimately improve service delivery.