1. business and industrial
2. construction

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MARSABIT
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENT
P.O. BOX 75-60500
MARSABIT
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUM FOR A BUDGET MAKING PROCESS
FY 2015-2016
MAIKONA WARD
A REPORT: PREPARED ON 6TH FEB,2015
MAIKONA WARD
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUM FOR A BUDGET MAKING PROCESS FY 20152016: HELD ON 6TH FEB: VENUE AT WARD ADMINS’ OFFICE MAIKONA.
Introduction and overview
Kenya’s 2010 Constitution and subsequent legislation, such as the County Governments Act and
the Public Finance Management Act, require public participation in matters of public
finance.Kenyans have deep and longstanding concerns about the ways in which resources have
been distributed throughout the country. Many regions and communities feel that they have been
excluded by a strong central regime. The antidote in the 2010 Constitution is, on the one hand,
devolution of power to lower levels of government and, on the other hand, an attempt to open up
institutions at all levels and increases the opportunities for public participation, as well as greater
checks by new bodies, such as the Controller of Budget.
It follows from this that public participation is in part about aligning the needs and demands of
the public more closely with the choices of government officials. This suggests that public
participation must occur at the formulation and approval stages of the budget, when priorities are
being set. At this stage, public participation can enhance decision making by bringing
information about public needs to the attention of policymakers as they prioritize their spending.
This can lead to more equitable distribution of resources.
At the same time, concerns about corruption and failure to account for resources during the
course of budget implementation suggest that public participation in Kenya is also important
during budget execution and when budget performance is evaluated. The public has an oversight
role to play that complements the County Assembly and other bodies. Information that the public
holds about the effectiveness of public spending on the ground can help inform the oversight
process and improve budget implementation. We conclude from this that public participation is
essential at all stages of the budget process.This report was prepared following a public
participation forum in Maikona ward for the Budget making process FY 2015-2016.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS:
1.Introduction/Registration of the participants by ward admin.
2.Purpose of the meeting.
3.Functions of each department be explained.
4. Reading of the previous years budget 2013-2014 and 2015-2016.
5.Qns and answer session/ any concerns raised.
6. Budget priorities setting from each area,Forolle, Hurri hills, Kalacha, Elgade&Maikona.
Present officials
1.Paul Jalla-Sub County Admin.
2.Diko Fora- Deputy Sub County Admin.
3. Darare Gonche- Ward Admin.
4. Dr. Boru Okotu- Health Services
5. JirmHalake – Trade & enterprise development
6. Hon.WarioBulleSora-C/REP Maikona
7. GalgalloOkotu- Culture & Social Services
Participants Lists
1. Ibraesharamo -Hurri Hills11. Hoko boru– Kalacha21. QuriGuyo- Forolle
2. Dulach Tune
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3. Dabassowario,,
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4. Roba Bora
5.Budha Yattani,,
6. GuratiGuracha,,
7. KatelloBoru ,,
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12. Doko Gonne,,22. ShanuDuba
13. SabdioWario,,23. SoraAdano
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,, 14. MalichaGuyo - Elgade 24. ShamoMoli ,,
,, 15. GuyoDalacha,,25. Umuroorto- Maikona
,, 16. AdanoAbudho,,26. RobaDima
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,, 17.Sharamo Okola,,27. Roba Ali
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8. KuluFugichaKalacha18.MakaHalakhe ,,28. Katello Demo
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9. JarsoHalake ,, 19. BarakoGuracha-Forolle29. Hoko Funacha ,,
10. DengeUmuro ,, 20. YattaniSora
,,30. Kula Dida
1. Introduction/Registration of participants
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Agenda of the day was set in motion by the ward administrator, Madam DarareGonche, who
welcomed the participants. She thanked them for coming and asked a mzeedabella, to open the
meeting with a word of prayer. After introduction of the participants, Mrs. Darare invited the
Sub county Administrator to introduce other officials and also to bring on the next agenda item,
which was the purpose of the visit.
2. Purpose of the meeting- Mr. Jalla welcomed the participants and introduced the other
officials who were present. The Administrator explained to the participants how the new
constitution 2010, which ushered in the principle of devolved Governance system, has
empowered the Citizenry to have a stake on how resources and other policy issues will be
handled by the critical mass of the people. He highlighted thepurpose of the forum, went on to
emphasize theimportance of Public participation and that it was a requirement of the law for
them to be involved in a Budget making process at the beginning of every financial year.
3. The functions of each County Departments
The participants were given the insights into all the County Departments’ functions and
mandates,including the Office Public Service Board. This was for the participants to make an
informed choices on sectoral areas from which those priority projects can be flag shipped. The
officers presented the departments and gave a very informative update on the functions of each
department. The participants were enlightenedon the County Government structure and as its
core mandate its desire for an efficient and effective system of service delivery. The
participants were challenged to know all the line ministries within the county structure and also
target all for the development agendas.Mr. Galgallo from Culture & social services department
also gave his remarks, he highlighted to the participants the pilot County Social Protection
programme that will support the vulnerable members of the society. He also confirmed the list of
beneficiaries in Maikona as valid and deserving cases. MrGalgallo also reiterated the vision of
the County Government to scale this intervention to include a larger group of beneficiaries.
4. Reading of the previous years Budgeted development projects
This was done by the duo of Dr. BoruOkotu who read to the participants the earmarked projects
for lapsed year 2013-14 FY, and also Mr. Jirm who read the projects earmarked for the current
FY 2014-15.This elicited a lot of concerns from the participants,who then were advised by Mr.
Jalla to note their point of concern on the read projects and give feedback which formed the next
agenda item, thus Qns and Ans. Session.
5. Question and Answer session/Concerns
There were flurry of questions from various locations, as pertains mainly, to the manner in
which projects were handled by the contractors without any proper consultations and official
launching of the project to the residents. This was seen to be critical in order to create some form
of rapport with the locals and to create a sense of ownership and buy in. Specific concerns raised
were as follows;1). Forolle- Boreholes drilled along the border points at Forolle, Idhido all have problems,
enquiry made was, why the one across the Ethiopian border, at ALA BOR just 23kms, have
enough water and is very sustainable. They opined that problem with all this Boreholes is the
weaker capacities of the Gen sets-thus small pistons, or hose pumps sizes e.g. initially,
KubiIrresBurale pump test showed enough water, but things changed later.
Proposals, on way forward, on this particular issues of Boreholes was mentioned as follows;
i)Cleaning/flashing of the sand trapped pipes.ii)Generators with a good load capacity be
purchased and mounted on those boreholes.
3) Hurri hills – Concerns were raised on some shoddy jobs done by the contractor at HaroJatama.
Very poor workmanship. Some contractors when advised , by locals on best approach to
undertake the project would refer them to how the BOQ cannot be altered or changed. Some of
those advises would fall on deaf ears, and indeed an initially good water catchment /pan would
later become diverted, hence the run off course changes for good.
4) Some roads poorly done, spot improvement areas be revisited. The evaluation committee
should involve the community before they give their approval letter.
5) Cost of constructing an ECD class be revisited, especially for far flung areas like Forolle and
others. Given the cost of consignment for materials to the site.
6. Budget priorities setting for the FY 2015-2016
The major Locations under Maikona ward;- Forolle, Hurri hills, Kalacha, Elgade&Maikona. The
participants were already informed of the budget exercise,where it was expected a meeting of all
the locations residents were conducted to gather their priority areas for next years’ development
agenda. This was adhered to by most locations and in fact some came prepared with a written
Memorandum. The following Table gives a breakdown of each locations priorities as wished by
the residents of Maikona ward.
AREA
PRIORITY PROJECTS
ESTIMATED COSTS
MAIKONA WARD 2015/2016 ESTIMATE BUDGET SUMMARY
PRIORITY PROJECTS LISTED AS PER CENTRES
MAIKONA CENTRE
WATER




Construction of water
tank & piping system
at health centre
Construction of water
no.1 tank & piping
system for katelo
demo,guyo roba,
elema guraa& chalbi
pry.
Construction of
underground tanks at
Toricha&Iyole
Construction of tanks
& piping system of
Boji water to
basbalesa
1.5m
3.5m
3m
1.5m
EDUCATION
2m

ECD construction &
equipping of ECD at
Gamura pry school
HEALTH
4m
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

CULTURE & SOCIAL
SERVICES
Construction of a Lab
at Maikona health
centre
Electricity for mkn
health centre
0.5m
2.6m
Dispensary to be
constructed at El Boji
Manyatta
2.5m

Social Hall
1m
AGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCK
& FISHERIES

Fodder
management(enclosure
)
SUB TOTAL
KALACHA CENTRE
WATER

Drilling of Bore hole,
Equiping with solar
system & Piping at
Rage village

Installation of Piping
system from Hosp.
borehole to town,
polytechnic & erection
of water kiosks at 4
strategic places

ROADS
EDUCATION
21.1m
3m
2.5m
Drilling of bore hole at
Lag Lokho/Rock
catchment at Gotu
Mata Katelo Qalle
6m

Spot Improvement of
Kalacha to Arilo road
via Chalbi.
2.0m

Upgrading of Kalacha
to Alguman road
2m

Construction of ECD
class, store, kitchen &
1.5m
furniture at Kalacha
pry school.
AGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCK
& FISHERIES

Construction of
1.1m
store,kitchen &
furniture at Rage ECD.

Hay & fodder
management &
infrastructural support
SUB TOTAL
HURRI HILLS CENTRE
WATER

Construction of 6/12
underground
tanks(400cubic
metres)
1m
19.1m
10m
6.6m

Purchasing of
10,000LTRS water
tank 300 h/holds

Drilling of a Bore hole
at Selle Aroresa

ECD plastic Water
tank at Bori, shankera
& Kubi Qoti

Desilting &
rehabilitation of 1/8
existing water pans on
Hurri hills at strategic
place
6m
0.7m
3m
ROADS
1m

Upgrading of BoriToricha road
HEALTH
1m

ELGADE CENTRE
WATER
Dispensary fencing
 Equipping maternity
SUB TOTAL
 Drilling of bore hole at
Dakane


Drilling of bore hole at
Town & piping
system
Construction of
shallow wells at El
Budha
1.6m
30.0M
6m
3m
1m
EDUCATION
1.5m

Fencing of ECD class
& latrine constructions
SUB TOTAL
FOROLLE CENTRE
WATER
ROADS
11.5

Drilling of additional
bore holes at kubi irres
burale
5m

Equiping existing
boreholes 2 boreholes
with bigger capacity
gen set
2m

Rehabilitating existing
water pans
1m

clearing of Forolle
/Ell Bor rd.
1m

EDUCATION
MAIKONA WARD
BUDGET SEALING:
Upgrading Forolle to
Gar Nyencha rd.
2m

fencing of Forolle pry
school ECD
SUB TOTAL
TOTAL SEALING
1m
12.0
93.0M
The Budget sealing FY 2015-2016 for Maikona Ward is ksh. 93,037,726/= according to CRA
formula applied on the key parameters. which is 45% population, 25% Equal share, 18%
poverty, 8% Land area,1% fiscal responsibility,1% development factor, 2% personnel
emoluments.
Other concerns:
There was a terrible outburst, hue and cry concerning the various Social protection programs, e.g
the hsnp(hunger safety net program) whose payment is done by Equity bank, Social pension
forthe aged and vulnerable groups done by Posta. The service delivery mechanism is a quagmire
& an inefficient process. Imagine an old man ,aged 80 yrsand frail coming all the way from far
flung remote areas of Dukana, forolle, North horr.
CONCLUSION:
The participants unanimously agreed that their priorities be fast tracked by relevant authorities
within the County Government and their sentiments as raised against rogue contractors be
addressed.In future, they promised that every project assigned for their area should be done
through participatory approach, that involves the locals at the various villages and centers. The
awarding of contracts should also enlist the local contractors and not an outsider who may not
have any filial attachments to the residents. There being no other business the meeting ended at
around 4.30 p.m.