PRESENTATION OF THE CAF ANNUAL REPORT

FY 2022/2023
 PREAMBLE

• THIS REPORT DOCUMENTS ALL THE FORUMS ACTIVITIES AND INTERVENTIONS FROM 1 ST OF JULY, 2022 TO 30TH JUNE, 2023.

• THIS WAS A TRANSITION PERIOD WITHIN THE ELECTORAL CYCLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA.

• SINCE THE PROMULGATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA, THE PERIOD MARKED THE 3 RD CYCLE OF GENERAL
ELECTIONS FOLLOWING THE 2013 AND 2017 ELECTIONS THAT WERE HELD.

• THE FORUM ALSO SAW A TRANSITION OF ITS LEADERSHIP AT BOTH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE GOVERNING
COUNCIL.

• SOME OF THE FORUM MEMBERS ALSO TRANSITED TO HIGHER POLITICAL POSITION IN THE COUNTRY WHILE OTHERS
RETAINED THEIR SEATS AS SPEAKERS AND MCAS AND MANY OTHERS UNFORTUNATELY LOST THEIR SEATS TO NEW
MEMBERS.

• THIS REPORT WILL PROVIDE A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THE FORUMS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR THE PERIOD
 The report will be presented as per the four
Strategic Areas outlined in the CAF Strategic
plan 2020-2024 as follows;
Outcome One: Facilitation in legislation,
OUTCOME
CONT’D oversight and representation for deepened
devolution
Outcome Two: Capacity Development of
AREAS County Assemblies for improved Service
delivery
Outcome Three: Improved member’s and staff
services
Outcome Four: County Assemblies Forum
Institutional Strengthening
 LITIGATIONS
Matter Update

Nairobi Constitutional Pet. No. E320 of 2021. LAPTRUST Mention date on 5th October 2023 to confirm settlement.
Registered as Trustees & Another v Head of PSC & Others

ELRC NO. 2363 of 2017. Dennis Odhiambo v CAF & Court entered judgement in favor of the Claimant for a sum
Another. of 535,743/- plus cost

Matter of Senate summons to county assemblies CAF– vs – Highlighting was rescheduled to 14th November 2023.
the senate
MISC. APP. NO. E790 OF 2021.Prof. Tom Ojienda & Prof. Ojienda appealed this ruling. We are waiting for a
Associates V CAF hearing date from the registrar.
Matter of Judith Oduma Wangalwa v the County The Court held that the ruling will be given on 3rd
Assemblies Forum & 2 others November 2023.
HCCHRPET NO. E317 OF 2022.Phillip Kipkemoi Langat vs. IEBC: Matter was dismissed. The petitioner appealed. Awaiting a hearing
challenging the application of Section 43(5) of the Election Act to the date.
position of the speaker
 LITIGATIONS
Matter Update

Supreme court no.22 of 2017 CAF vs. Hon. Attorney

General, IEBC & others

Constitutional petition no. E454 of 2022 The ruling dated December 16, 2022
Kenya Human Rights Commission and 4 others v IEBC
and 5 others
LLL
Constitutional petition no E003 of 2020
the county assembly of Embu vs the Commission of
Revenue Allocation

Employment and Labor Relations Court Report NO. 2363

of 2017: Dennis Odhiambo v CAF & Another.
 LITIGATIONS
Matter Update

The matter on the taxation of MCAs car reimbursement The judgement has been slated for 28th September, 2023

Petition no E239 of 2020 consolidated with the E31 of The matter was adjourned for another hearing date 16th
2020- Cedric Magotsi & CAF vs AG (impeachment of October 2023
speakers & recall of MCA’s)
MEMORANDUMS SUBMITTED TO SENATE

The following Memorandums have been submitted: -

1. Memorandum on the Employment Amendment Bill, 2023
2. Memorandum on the County Boundaries Bill, 2023
3. Memorandum on the Preservation of Human Dignity and Enforcement of
Economic and Social Rights Bill, 2022
4. Memorandum on the CARA FY-2023/24
5. Memorandum on the County Government (Amendment) Bill, 2023
6. Memorandum on the Community Health Services Bill, 2023
MEMORANDUMS SUBMITTED TO SENATE

Cont.-
7. Memorandum on the COUNTY ALLOCATION OF THE REVENUE BILL, 2023
8. Memorandum on the THIRD BASIS FOR SHARING REVENUE AMONG
COUNTY
9. Memorandum on the INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES
COMMISSION (AMENDMENT BILL NO.49 OF 2022)
10. Memorandum on THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES
DEVELOPMENT FUND (NGCDF), THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND (NGAAF), THE SENATE OVERSIGHT FUND
AND THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS AND EMPOWERMENT FUND IN THE
CONSTITUTION OF KENYA.
MEMORANDUMS SUBMITTED TO SENATE

Cont.-
11. MEMORANDUM ON THE REVIEW OF THE COMPETENCY BASED
CURRICULUM (CBC)
12. MEMORANDUM ON THE DRAFT SALARIES AND REMUNERATION
COMMISSION’S FRAMEWORK FOR RECOGNISING PRODUCTIVITY AND
PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
13. SUBMISSION OF FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED REMUNERATION AND
BENEFITS FOR STATE OFFICERS SERVING IN THE COUNTY ASSEMBLIES
FOR THE THIRD REMUNERATION REVIEW CYCLE 2021/2022-2024/2025
UPDATES ON ENGAMENTS WITH IGR
INSTITUTIONS

1. Engagement with CRA on increase of the County Assemblies budget ceilings

allocation.
2. Engagements with SRC on the review of the remuneration and benefits of MCAs
3. Engaged State Department of Devolution on Anchorage of CAF into law and
Financial Autonomy of County Assemblies.
4. Engaged The Senate Justice and Legal Committee to present of Petition from the 47
assemblies on the County Equitable Ward Development Fund (WDF)
5. Engaged The Senate Intergovernmental and relations Committee on anchorage of
CAF into Law and Financial Autonomy of County Assemblies
6. Engaged The Senate Social Welfare and Labour Committee on the strengthening the
Impeachment Procedure of County Assembly Speakers
7. Engaged AMREF Health AFRICA and entered into a MOU.
CONT’D

8. Engaged FCDO to support The Audits committees and fiscal analysts and
support to budget offices in county assemblies and the 5 th Legislative Summit.
9. CAF in partnerships with CRECO held consultative meeting with CSOs for
purposes of collaboration and partnership on areas of mutual interest.
10. Engaged The Ministry of East Africa Community to discuss areas of
cooperation and partnership between CAF and the Ministry.
Participation in the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council
11. Engaged the Office of Attorney General
12. Engaged the Office of Controller of Budget to deliberate on the Financial
Autonomy of County Assemblies.
13. Engagement with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
14. Engagements with the Senate Standing committee on Intergovernmental
Relations and Devolution
 OUTCOME TWO: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY
ASSEMBLIES FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY

Inductions
1. Review of the manual and curriculum for MCA’s
Induction for county assemblies; Kilifi, Tana River, Mandera, Garissa
2. Induction for the Executive Committee
3. Induction of CAF chapters; county assemblies speakers, PWDs, women
4. Induction of county assemblies committees; PAIC, health other capacity
building interventions
 OUTCOME TWO: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY
ASSEMBLIES FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY

CONT-
Trainings
8. Trained chairpersons of county assembly public accounts committees to equip them with
requisite skills and knowledge on financial management
9. Trained CAF leadership on disaster risk management to sensitize them on disaster risk
dynamics and strategies for building resilient communities.
10. Trained PWD chapter to enhance their understanding on key budget documents including;
county integrated development plans (CIDP), annual development plans (ADP).
11. Trained deputy speakers to equip them with essential skills in effective leadership and
management of committees
12. Trained speakers chapter to enhance their leadership capabilities.
participation in the revival of the devolution sector working group as a key stakeholder and
member.
 OUTCOME TWO: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTY
ASSEMBLIES FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY

CONT-
ENGAGEMENTS
13. Engaged county assembly chairpersons of health committees to deliberate on critical
issues affecting the health sector
14. Engaged county assembly health chairs caucus with senate health committee to
deliberate on crucial matters concerning medical services
15. Engaged county assembly chairs of sports with the ministry of sports and youth affairs
to create a platform that nurtures talents while embracing diversity and inclusivity in the
sporting arena
OUTCOME THREE: IMPROVED MEMBER’S AND STAFF SERVICES

1. Engaged with the SRC on review and setting of renumerations and benefits for state officers
2. Release of the remuneration and benefits structures for the state officers at the county assemblies
3. Stakeholder Engagement on the Job descriptions for MCAs
4. Release of the third cycle of job evaluation for state officers at the county assemblies
5. Engagement with Senate standing committee on Devolution, to seek clarification on the absence
for salary review of MCAs
6. Engagement with Commission of Revenue Allocation on Budget Ceilings for Recurrent
Expenditure
7. Establishment of Pension Scheme for Members of County Assemblies
Support for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities in County Assemblies
8. Participation in Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council Partners
Motor Vehicle Car Reimbursement for MCAs
Equitable Ward Development Fund
Outcome Four; Institutional Strengthening

1. Constituting and election of chapters leaders

2. Constitution of the Governing Council
3. Election and Swearing in of the Executive Committee members
4. Statutory Meetings
- Executive Committee Meetings - 11 meetings
- Governing Council meetings - 4 meetings
5. Lobbying for the anchorage of CAF into law: Draft legislations now in place
6. Engagement of Interns
7. Convening of bi-annual meetings for all CAF chapters
CHALLENGES

1. Low Subscription remittance

- County Assemblies Summon by Senate PAC Committee hindering subscription
remittance
- Audit queries of CAF subscription by the auditor general
2. Low Remuneration and Benefits for MCAs
3. Legal Status of CAF
4. Lean staffing
5. Inadequate Communication
6. lack of branding and publicity
RECOMMENDATIONS

1. More lobbying for the Anchoring of CAF into law

2. Enhancing the communication between CAF and County Assemblies
3. Operationalization of Article 8(3)(a) of the CAF constitution on ADR
4. More lobbying for the improved Members Remuneration and Benefits
5. Resource mobilization for CAF programs and interventions
6. Address audit Queries on CAF subscriptions remittance
Strengthen the Secretariat
7. Increased Engagement of County Assemblies Select and Sectoral Committees
8. Sensitization of members on the role of CAF
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