
Sectoral Committees of the County Assembly
The County Assembly operates through various sectoral (Departmental) committees as outlined in Standing Order 195. These committees are tasked with overseeing specific county functions, providing checks and balances, and ensuring effective service delivery in line with devolved governance. Below is a list of these committees and their roles:
1. Agriculture Committe
Handles all matters related to:
• Crop and animal husbandry
• Livestock sale yards
• County abattoirs
• Plant and animal disease control
• Fisheries and veterinary services (excluding regulation of the profession, animal control and welfare)
2. Health Services Committee
Responsible for:
• County health services and facilities
• Pharmacies and ambulance services
• Promotion of primary health care
• Licensing of food-selling establishments
• Cemeteries, funeral parlours, crematoria
• Licensing of dogs and animal care facilities
• Water and sanitation services
• Refuse dumping and solid waste management
3. Culture, Sports and Community Services Committee
Covers:
• Cultural activities and public entertainment
• Betting, casinos, and gambling
• Cinemas, video shows, libraries, and museums
• Sports and recreation facilities
• County parks, beaches, and amenities
• Disaster management and firefighting services
• Control of drugs and pornography
4. County Roads, Transport and Public Works Committee
Oversees:
• County roads and transport
• Street lighting, traffic, and parking
• Public road transport, ferries, and harbours (excluding international shipping)
• County public works
• Stormwater management in built-up areas
5. Trade, Tourism, Cooperatives, and Planning Committee
Responsible for:
• Trade development and regulation
• Markets and trade licensing (excluding professional regulation)
• Fair trading practices and local tourism
• Cottage industries and cooperative societies
• Liquor licensing and outdoor advertising
• County planning, development, and statistics
6. Early Childhood Education and Vocational Training Committee
Handles matters relating to:
• Pre-primary education
• Village polytechnics and home craft centers
• Childcare facilities
7. Labour, Gender, Youth and Social Welfare Committee
Focuses on:
• Gender and youth affairs
• Persons with disabilities
• Children and elderly welfare
• Labour and trade union relations
• Human resource and manpower planning
8. Justice and Legal Affairs Committee
Covers:
• Constitutional matters and law administration
• Elections, ethics, integrity, and anti-corruption
• Human rights
• Public petitions
9. Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and E-Government Committee
Mandated with:
• ICT access, development, and digital skills
• E-government services
• Access to information for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
10. Land, Housing and Physical Planning Committee
Deals with:
• Land survey and mapping
• Rating and boundaries
• Fencing, housing, and urban development
11. Governance and Security Committee
Responsible for:
• Community participation in governance
• Administrative capacity building at the local level
• County security
• Dispute resolution between county and national governments
• Civic education and intergovernmental cooperation
12. Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Focuses on:
• Implementation of environmental and natural resource policies
• Soil and water conservation
• Forestry, noise, and pollution control
• Refuse removal
• Energy development (including biogas and county electricity distribution)
• Water sources development, sewerage, and drainage systems
13. Finance Committee
Handles:
• Grants and donations administration
• Taxation and finance legislation
• Revenue generation and financial oversight
• Loan borrowing reviews
• Monitoring Ward Development Fund and other county funds
14. Disaster Management and Emergency Services Committee
Responsible for:
• Implementation of disaster policies
• Risk assessment, prevention, and mitigation
• Emergency response and recovery
• Disaster preparedness and firefighting services