Uasin Gishu County Engages Residents on Proposed 2025/2026 Finance Bill
Chief Officer for Trade, Felix Kimaru, led the Kipkenyo forum, accompanied by Ward Administrator Stephen Misoi and MCA David Letting.
Uasin Gishu County conducts public forums across 30 wards to engage residents on the 2025/2026 Finance Bill and key development issues. Photo/UG County.
By Robert Assad
The County Government of Uasin Gishu on Friday held public participation forums across all 30 wards to engage residents on the proposed 2025/2026 Finance Bill.
The discussions also included key issues such as land rates, affordable housing, the Social Health Authority (SHA), and reforms to the bursary allocation model.
In Huruma Ward, Chief Officer for Administration and Devolved Units, Ambrose Tarus, led the session, while in Kapsoya Ward, Chief Officer for Sports, CPA Victorine Kapkiai, spearheaded deliberations.
Chief Officer for Trade, Felix Kimaru, led the Kipkenyo forum, accompanied by Ward Administrator Stephen Misoi and MCA David Letting.
A highlight of the forums was the focus on the Affordable Housing Agenda. County officials outlined strategies to promote climate-resilient and low-cost housing, with a spotlight on the national “Boma Yangu” initiative aimed at expanding access to homeownership for low- and middle-income earners.
Residents were also sensitized on the role of the Social Health Authority (SHA) in improving healthcare access through regulation, coordination, and equitable resource allocation—critical steps towards achieving universal health coverage in the county.
Education equity featured prominently in the discussions, with calls to strengthen the Bursary Act. Proposed reforms include enhanced transparency, digital oversight, and targeted support to ensure that financial aid benefits the most vulnerable students.
The forums reflected Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii’s commitment to inclusive governance and fiscal transparency under the “Nguzo Kumi” manifesto.
Residents were encouraged to remain actively involved to ensure that their priorities—especially in areas like housing, education, health, roads, and trade—are reflected in policy decisions.
Insights and feedback gathered from the county-wide engagements will inform the final version of the Finance Bill as it proceeds through the legislative process.
The forums concluded with a call for sustained civic engagement, affirming that public participation remains central to the county’s development agenda.
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