THE ROLE OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY IN KENYA.

By: Khalif Barkhadle
Digital Journalist

Published On: 22nd May 2023

The role of the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) or Ward Representatives in Kenya is diverse but indispensable. They are a key component of the county governments and sustain the counties’ existence.

This article looks in-depth at the major role of the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) in Kenya.

● Composition Of County Assembly In Kenya
The membership of the County Assembly in Kenya is important to run the Assembly affairs. The composition of the County Assembly in Kenya constitutes the following:

● Members elected by the registered voters of the wards (Ward Representatives).
● The number of special seat members necessary to ensure that no more than two-thirds of the membership of the assembly is of the same gender (nominated based on the number of seats a political party or coalition has in the Assembly.).
● Six nominated members from marginalised groups, including persons with disabilities and the youth.
This number should be reviewed per the number of Wards determined by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
● A speaker elected by the county assembly from among persons who are not members of the assembly, as an ex officio member.
● The…