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EoK Reports | Bungoma  Bungoma Senator, Hon. Wafula Wakoli  The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, under the chairmanship of Bungoma Senator David Wafula Wakoli, on Saturday launched a high-powered oversight mission to Bungoma County, seeking answers on mounting agricultural challenges crippling the region’s economic backbone. In a show of legislative might and sectoral urgency, the Committee held a closed-door session with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) serving on the Agriculture Committee. Also in attendance was the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, who faced tough questions on the implementation and impact of key agricultural programs in the county. Senator Wakoli emphasized the committee’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and ensuring that every coin allocated to agricultural development translates to tangible benefits for the farmers. “We are here to listen, to engage, a...

By Joan Cherop Ngetich, Student, Kabarak University. Image file: Gen Z protest after failed Public Participation- Design Joan Cherop Ngetich  Public participation is a fundamental pillar of democracy, designed to ensure that citizens have a voice in governance, policymaking, and legislative processes. In Kenya, it is a constitutional requirement, embedded in various laws that mandate citizen involvement in decision-making. However, while public participation appears to be a legal obligation , it often lacks meaningful engagement. Most of the time, it is reduced to just a bureaucratic formality, with little to no impact on final decisions. Despite countless public forums, memoranda, and consultations, the reality is that the opinions of citizens are rarely considered in key decisions, leading to growing disillusionment with the process. One of the clearest demonstrations of the failure of public participation was the Finance Bill 2024 . The government invited citizens to submit ...