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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Senators have issued a sharp warning to the National Treasury over chronic delays in disbursing funds to counties. The lawmakers further pledged to summon the Cabinet Secretary quarterly in a bid to safeguard service delivery and protect counties from financial paralysis.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a press briefing at the Senate Liaison Committee retreat, Deputy Speaker and Committee Chair Kathuri Murungi (Meru) said the National Treasury\u2019s failure to release funds on time had left counties unable to pay salaries or deliver basic services.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast week, the Treasury CS appeared before the National Assembly and made commitments regarding disbursement of NG-CDF funds. Likewise, we\u2019ll summon him to the Senate every quarter to ensure counties receive their rightful share, without delay,\u201d Murungi said.<\/p>\n

His comments came amid growing discontent among county governments and senators over stalled development projects and mounting wage arrears. Murungi\u2019s statement set the tone for a pivotal Liaison Committee retreat, where Senate committee chairpersons and the secretariat gathered to reflect on legislative performance, induct new chairpersons, and chart a strategic path forward.<\/p>\n

Held under the theme \u201cSustaining Excellence in Committee Service Delivery through Synergy, Agility, and Innovation,\u201d the retreat highlighted the Senate\u2019s evolving oversight agenda and the need for a stronger, better-resourced committee system.<\/p>\n

In his opening remarks, Murungi praised the Senate\u2019s committee structure as its \u201cengine room,\u201d responsible for driving legislative scrutiny, budget accountability, and citizen representation.<\/p>\n

He highlighted notable achievements in the Third Session, including the successful Mediation Committee\u2014which he co-chaired\u2014that led to an increase in county revenue allocations from Sh391.117 billion to Sh400.1 billion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Liaison Committee is not merely administrative\u2014it is profoundly strategic. We determine which issues are prioritised, which reports are debated and how resources are apportioned.<\/p>\n

In doing so, we shape the Senate\u2019s legacy as a champion of devolution,\u201d he said. The retreat also served as a platform to induct newly elected committee chairpersons and foster collaboration across committees.<\/p>\n

Addressing the gathering on behalf of the Clerk of the Senate, Jeremiah Nyegenye, Deputy Clerk Eunice Gichangi welcomed participants and emphasised the Secretariat\u2019s continued support in strengthening committee work.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis retreat provides a valuable platform to share experiences, identify lessons learned, and explore innovative solutions. We look forward to fruitful deliberations and wish all committees great success this session,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The two-day retreat aims to evaluate Senate committee performance, identify operational gaps and strategise on the challenges of limited resources, complex legislative workloads and rising public expectations<\/p>\n

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