Bill seeks to control poverty eradication programmes

Devolution Cabinet Secretary Ann Waiguru joins traditional dancers at Kiganjo stadium in Gatundu during the launch of Uwezo Fund sensitisation programme for Kiambu County. [PHOTO: FILE/ STANDARD]

Devolution and Planning Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru faces tough choices between winding up the Poverty Eradication Commission (PEC) and scaling up sub-county committees on tackling poverty at the grassroots.

The fresh challenge is posed by imminent expiry of the National Poverty Eradication Plan 1999-2015 this month, in which government policies on equitable regional and social distribution of national resources were piloted.