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Nairobi , January 19, 2011

Cabinet brief

The Cabinet has today approved two bills critical for the operationalisation of county governments.

The two bills approved after a meeting chaired by President Mwai Kibaki at State House Nairobi will create the legislative framework for the successful devolution of government to the county level.

The bills approved are;

1. Transition to Devolved Government Bill 2012. The bill deals with a three year transitional period from the day of enactment until full implementation of the county governments. It creates a Transitional Authority that will deal with all matters that will see a smooth transition to devolved government. The authority will undertake the preparatory work before the general elections and will assist county governments to full take-off soon after the elections and for the three year transition period.

2. The Inter-Government Relations Bill 2012. The bill outlines the relations between the national and county governments and the inter relations between the various county governments. It proposes the creation of a summit that brings together the President, Vice President and the 47 county governors in a bi-annual meeting. It also outlines the relations between the 47 governors and the dispute resolution mechanisms among the counties. The bill also creates the County Governments Council that will create the framework for relations among the 47 county governors.

Today’s Cabinet meeting also approved the Pharmaceutical Industry Sessional Paper. The policy paper provides the institutional framework for the administration of the local pharmaceutical industry.