Nairobi MCAs Begin Orientation Ahead of Swearing-In

Newly elected Members of County Assembly (MCAs) for Nairobi county have today Thursday, September 1, 2022, begun their two-day orientation at the chambers ahead of opening this month.

In a notice to the newly elected members, Nairobi County Assembly clerk Edward Gichana informed them that the orientation would be on Thursday, September 1, and Friday, September 2, 2022.

“Ahead of the first sitting of the first Assembly, orientation has been organized for the elect members. The clerk of the Country Assembly invites all the Members-elect for the orientation sessions which will be held at the city hall building, County Assembly wing,” the notice stated.

The orientation session will include registration of members, collection of biodata information, briefing on the use of the chamber voting system of the Assembly and briefings of the office of the clerk on the administration and legislative matters.

They will also be briefed on the services and facilities available for them, hence they have been advised to carry their personal documents including the KRA pin, National ID or passport and the IEBC certificate.

“Please note that the information provided during the orientation will be used for purposes of communication of Assembly meetings. It will also be used for the application of medical covers,” the notice added.

The MCAs will also undergo an induction after the first sitting after the speaker has been elected and their swearing-in done.

Former members have also been directed to conclude any pending clearance so as to pave way for a smooth transition.

The third Assembly is set to convene for a first sitting once the assembly will be fully constituted including nominated members and be gazetted by IEBC, followed by a notification by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.

During the first sitting the County Assembly Clerk shall administer oath of office to all the members, which will be followed by election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

Nairobi County Assembly has a total of 85 elected MCAs