Justice’s Directive Leads to Swearing-In of 13 New Uasin Gishu County Assembly MCAs
“amidst these changes, some of the ousted MCAs are facing financial challenges, as they grapple with loans they secured during their tenure in office”
A Section of the Uasin Gishu County Assembly/Image Courtesy
Thirteen newly nominated MCAs from the UDA party took the oath of office in the Uasin Gishu County Assembly, following the directive of Justice Reuben Nyakundi of the Eldoret High Court.
Justice Nyakundi ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to remove the names of nine UDA MCAs erroneously included in the gender top-up list, along with three others flagged as irregular in the special category.
Upon the official gazettement of the corrected list, a brief session was convened at the Uasin Gishu County Assembly on Wednesday to swear in the newly appointed MCAs. The event, graced by family members of the newly sworn-in representatives, adhered to the court’s instructions for immediate action following the assembly’s recess.
The court had specifically instructed the assembly leadership to administer the oath to the new members during the immediate sitting post-recess.
In response to this development, Speaker Phillip Muigei extended a warm welcome to the newly sworn-in MCAs, signifying the resumption of the assembly’s regular legislative proceedings.
The newly appointed MCAs have expressed optimism and have pledged to fulfill their duties in accordance with the law.
However, amidst these changes, some of the ousted MCAs are facing financial challenges, as they grapple with loans they secured during their tenure in office. Many have deposited their loan security with the assembly, adding complexity to their financial situations.
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