Hon. Soipan Tuya ,Narok County MP preside over the launch of the Inaugural Youth Assembly Report

Our able Women Rep Hon. Soipan Tuya ,Narok County MP  preside over the launch of the Inaugural Youth Assembly Report in the company of among others, HE Ambassador Ole Thonke, Royal Danish Ambassador to Kenya and Hon. Sen. J. Sakaja, Chair of the KYPA. 

The Inter-Parliamentary Union statistics show that although young people make up the majority of the world’s population, fewer than 2 per cent of all MPs are under the age of 30. It is equally indisputable that democracies will emerge stronger if legislatures are representative of all groups, including young people.

This is a culmination of an elaborate process of promoting meaningful youth participation in governance processes during Covid-19.

I’ll go for Narok gubernatorial seat come 2022, declares PS Charles Sunkuli

Devolution PS Charles Sunkuli has declared he will run for Narok gubernatorial seat in the next general election.

Speaking after meeting Ololmasani elders at Olchobose shrine in Transmara East sub county on Saturday, Sunkuli said that he is best suited to succeed Governor Samuel Tunai, whose second and final term comes to an end in 2022, having served in different capacities in the government unlike his competitors.

"Narok County should bank on me because I have the capability to manage the vast resources of the county given the experience I gained while serving in different positions,” said Sunkuli.

In attendance were Ololmasani MCA Richard Keter, his Lolgorian counterpart Michael Seme and former Ilkerin MCA Ezekiel Koskei.

He added that a governor should be a development conscious leader who should work for the people while ensuring their access to better services.

“The true measure of leadership is how we cause people to believe in themselves and inspire them to have a reason and motivation to want to work hard to better their lives,” he said.

The PS also noted that the county has vast resources which if well utilized will improve the lives of the people greatly.

“Given the chance to lead, Narok County will leap forward to be the most developed county in the country. Why should people live in abject poverty when they have wealth at their doorsteps? He asked.

Sunkuli said that he will serve all the people without favourism and negligence.

“Narok is Cosmopolitan County that incorporates all tribes and races and the leadership should be inclusive to ensure free interaction, peace and unity,” he remarked.

He pledged to protect the interests of all tribes residing in the county and his administration will be fair to all.

Prior to his appointment as the Principal Secretary, Sunkuli worked with Ewaso Ng’iro South River Development Authority (ENSDA) where he rose through the ranks to become the Managing Director from 2010-2016.

He has a wealth of experience in Public Service spanning over 18 years.

 Sunkuli is an experienced management strategist with a solid background in Administration, Planning, Management and Leadership.

He holds two Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration (EMBA) from Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI) and Maastricht School of Management (MSM) Netherlands, a Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed. Arts) from Moi University. He has also undertaken various specialized training including Procurement Standards and Socio-Economic Development, Governance and Godly leadership in the United States of America (USA) among many others.

Ololmasani council of elders chairman John Tonui pledged to support Sunkuli’s bid saying he has initiated a lot of projects in the area.

So far apart from Sunkuli, other leaders who have declared interest in the seat include Labour CAS Patrick Ntutu and Narok West legislator Gabriel Tongoyo.

 Others with high prospects of joining the race for the top seat include Narok Woman Representative Soipan Kudate, Narok South MP Korei ole Lemein and Senator Ledama ole Kina.

Devolution PS Charles Sunkuli has declared he will run for Narok Gubernatorial seat in the next general election,  speaking during his meeting with Ololmaasani elders at Olchobose shrine in Transmara East Sub-county on Saturday, Sunkuli said that he is best suited to succeed his Excellency Governor Tunai after his term ends come 2022, having served in different capacities in the Government unlike his competitors. 

" Narok County should Bank on me because I have the capacity to manage the vast resources of the county given the experience I gained when serving in different government positions" Said PS Sunkuli

Devolution PS Charles Sunkuli meeting Olmaasani Council of Elders, Preaching Unity and Peace

PS Charles Sunkuli was today at Ololmasani council of elders centre in Emurua Dikirr constituency. PS was invited by elders to witness inspects some of the projects he initiated for council of elders. PS appreciated the pure role of elders in peace building and the role of the shrine in cultivating and keep cultural practises for communities.

PS lauded elders for designing the centre for critical decisions in the community. He was accompanied by area MCA Richard Keter, Lolgorian MCA Micheal Ole Seme, Former Ilkerin MCA Ezekiel Koskey and Area Chief Nicholus Mutai Several opinion leaders drawn from west and East.

PS also donated a bull for the elders end of the year celebration at the shrine which is scheduled to take place in 26 Dec, 2020.

The elders led by their Chairperson Johana Arap Tonui thanked the PS for keeping and fulfilling his promise of build guest houses at the shrine for elders to have their meetings and holding ceremonies.

PS insisted his broader vision of having the elders centres in each and every community in the county.

GOVERNOR TUNAI LEADS NAROK COUNTY IN THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE BBI SIGNATURE COLLECTION DRIVE

Narok County has today joined the rest of the Counties in kicking off the official BBI signature collection drive. The BBI signature collection exercise is a pre-requisite for the entrenchment into law of the Constitution Amendment Bill as drafted in the BBI report. The BBI ushers in a very vital economic as well as political moment in the history of Kenya.

Some of the notable issues in the BBI include: Equity and Equality; Inclusivity and Cohesiveness; Equal opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion; and matters reform.

Speaking during the event, Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai urged members of the Narok County Assembly to be the first to approve the Bill to ensure smooth delivery of the report to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). 

“For the first time in the history of Kenya, Wards will have an allocation of 5% of revenue, therefore our County Assemblies need to support this Bill," said the Governor. He added that the BBI Bill will ensure the independence of the County Assemblies since their revenue will go directly to them from the Government ex-chequer thereby enabling them to carry out proper and independent oversight without any form of interference.

He added that the devolved units were the biggest beneficiaries of the initiative considering the fact that the County revenue allocation will be increased from 15% to 35%. 

The Bill also envisages the creation of a Youth Commission which will ensure that matters relating to economic empowerment of the Youth are adequately handled.

"Narok County stands a chance of gaining three (3) more Constituencies if the bill is passed into law hence the need for everyone else to support the BBI," added the Governor.

Governor Tunai called for inclusivity and fair representation of all the residents of Narok County.

Present during the launch was the Speaker, Narok County Assembly Nkoidila Ole Lankas and a host of Members of County Assembly led by Majority Leader Benard Torome.