Date

2023-10-15

Summary

The formulation of a Draft Bill on water resource management in Turkana County is anchored in the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, which under the Fourth Schedule, Part 2, Section 11, assigns county governments the responsibility for the implementation of specific national government policies on natural resources and environmental conservation, including water and sanitation services. Additionally, Article 185(1) grants the County Assembly the legislative authority of the county, enabling it to make laws necessary for the effective performance of county functions. The process is further guided by the County Governments Act, 2012 (Sections 87–91), which provides for public participation and policy formulation, and the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, which outlines the procedure for drafting legislation. Under these provisions, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) responsible for Water and Environment is mandated to initiate the drafting of the Bill, ensuring it aligns with both national water management frameworks and the Water Act, 2016, to promote sustainable and equitable use of water resources within Turkana County.

Concept Note

Date

2023-10-16

Summary

The First Reading of the proposed Turkana County Water Resource Management Bill is anchored in Standing Orders of the Turkana County Assembly and guided by Article 185(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, which vests legislative authority in county assemblies. At this stage, the Bill is formally introduced to the County Assembly for the first time, where its title and objectives are read out without debate, signaling the beginning of the legislative process. The process is further supported by Section 21 of the County Governments Act, 2012, which empowers county assemblies to make laws necessary for the effective performance of county functions, including sustainable water management as outlined in Part 2 of the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution. The First Reading ensures that members are notified of the proposed legislation and sets the stage for its detailed consideration in subsequent phases.

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Date

2023-10-17

Summary

At this stage, the proposed Water Resource Management Bill in Turkana County is subjected to scrutiny by the relevant County Assembly Committee, in line with Article 185(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, which vests legislative authority in the County Assembly. The Committee examines the Bill in detail, considers public and expert submissions, and ensures its alignment with the County Governments Act, 2012, and the Water Act, 2016. Following the committee’s report, the Bill proceeds to the Second Reading, where Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) debate its principles and objectives as provided under Standing Orders of the County Assembly. This process ensures legislative transparency, public accountability, and consistency with both national and devolved water governance frameworks. Would you like me to make it a little more tailored for instance, reflecting Turkana’s local water challenges (like arid conditions, borehole management, or cross-border water use)? That could make it sound more context-specific and impressive for your report.

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