CJ Koome to preside swearing-in of new Commission on Revenue Allocation members tomorrow

CJ Koome to preside swearing-in of new Commission on Revenue Allocation members tomorrow
Chief Justice Martha Koome to preside over the swearing-in of the new members of the Commission on Revenue Allocation n Jan 9, 2023./Courtesy

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 8 – Chief Justice Martha Koome will on Monday preside over the swearing-in of the new members of the Commission on Revenue Allocation.

President William Ruto had in December 2022 appointed eight individuals to serve as Commissioners.

Those appointed include former Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi, Wilfred Koitamet Olekina Nchoshoi, Fatuma Gedi Ali, George Jalango Midiwo (Dr), Hadija Nganyi Juma, Isabel Nyambura Waiyaki (Dr.), Jonas Misto Vincent Kuko and Chris Kiptoo (Dr).

They will serve for a period of six years.

The members will be responsible for making recommendations concerning the basis for the equitable sharing of revenue raised by the national government; between the National and County Governments.

The Commission shall also make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by, County Governments, as required by this Constitution and national legislation.

The Commission shall submit its recommendations to the Senate, the National Assembly, the National Executive, County Assemblies, and County Executives.