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    "content": "(i) Lack of accountability in the management of county resources by incurring unsustainable debts and other pending obligations to the tune of Kshs4 billion. These pending obligations were never disclosed in the County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2019, thus violating Article 201(e) of the Constitution 2010 and Section 107(2)(e) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012. The County Executive under the leadership of the County Governor intentionally failed to draft the Medium Term Debt Management Strategy for the Financial Year 2018/2019, in contravention of Section 123 of the PFM Act, 2012. This places Kiambu County in a highly precarious financial position as it may lead to protracted and costly court battles with the creditors and eventual auctioning of county assets. (ii) Violation of Articles 176(1) and 185 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, by disregarding the County Assembly as an arm of the County Government and further undermining its three cardinal roles of legislation, oversight and representation through systematic non-remittance of requisitioned funds in the Financial Year 2018/2019. The Governor diverted funds intended for use by the Assembly to projects where he would obtain personal benefits through irregular procurement. This systematic crippling of the Assembly operations compromises the independence of this honourable House. This unwritten edict of the County Governor violates Articles 6 and 10 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, that engenders the spirit of mutual respect, cooperation and consultation amongst all arms of governance. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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