Kisumu MCAs refuse to break for recess with an eye for more allowances

Kisumu County governor Jack Ranguma addresses residents gathering at Kisumu Sports ground

Kisumu County MCAs are drawing allowances illegally after voting to extend the life of the Assembly, whose term ended two weeks ago. Assembly Speaker Ann Adul distanced herself from the extension, saying Kisumu was the only Assembly still in session across the country. On Thursday, the MCAs voted to extend their session for the second week running despite not tabling any reports for discussion.

The week before last, House committees that were supposed to table reports before the floor of the House withdrew all the reports and last week members did not debate. In a motion moved by North West Kisumu MCA Samuel Ombogo, the ward representatives said the extension was necessary to enable them debate on reports that were yet to be brought before the House.