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President William Ruto officially opened the ninth devolution conference in Homa Bay County, a significant gathering for discussions on devolved governance. At the event, he announced that the County Assemblies Pensions Bill has been passed, which will grant contributory pensions to members of county assemblies similar to those for MPs. The President also issued a stern warning to hospitals, threatening action against those that charge poor patients for medical services. In a related move for devolution, the National Government has officially gazetted the transfer of numerous essential assets, including land and government buildings, to county governments, concluding years of negotiations.
President William Ruto has officially opened the ninth devolution conference in Homa Bay County. The event marks a significant gathering for discussions on devolved governance in Kenya.
President Ruto has announced that the County Assemblies Pensions Bill has been passed and is set to become law soon. This legislation will grant contributory pensions to members of county assemblies, similar to those received by Members of Parliament.
The National Government has officially gazetted the transfer of numerous essential assets, including land and government buildings, to county governments. This move concludes years of extensive negotiations between the two levels of government regarding asset devolution.