Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the reasons for the significant reduction in th…

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28 Feb 2024 Asked by Gertrude Mwanyanje Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Ordinary Answered

Question

The Member for Kilifi County (Hon. Gertrude Mbeyu, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) explain the reasons for the significant reduction in the allocation to the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) in the FY 2023/2024 budget for its projects across the 47 counties from Ksh. 1 Billion to Kshs. 870 million? (ii) provide details on the qualifications of the NGAAF Fund Board Members and how their selection for appointment to the Board reflects the diversity of the 47 counties? (iii) outline your role in the recruitment process of the County Coordinators and clarify the circumstances that led to the appointment of an individual from Kilifi County as the Kwale County Coordinator?

Response

Responded to in the Plenary on 28th February 2024