Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands have decried proposed Budget cuts to the Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission, which they argue could cripple the respective operations.
Led by Committee Chairperson Hon. Joash Nyamoko of North Mugirango, the MPs noted that the proposed Budget cuts may not only cripple normal operations, but also hamper routine activities in the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning and NLC which generate revenue to the exchequer.
The Committee which was meeting Lands Principal Secretary Hon. Nixon Korir resolved to hold another sitting with his National Treasury counterpart over the matter.
Overall, the Supplementary Estimates No.1 of 2024/25 proposes to reduce the approved Government Budget estimates by Kshs. 121.8 Billion.
MPs present were Gachoki Gitari – Kirinyaga central, Mathia Robi – Kuria West, Rachael Nyamai – Kitui South, Jossess Lelmengit – Emgwen, Jayne Kihara – Naivasha and Joash Nyamoko – Chairperson Lands Committee
The Committee also met the NLC team led by Chairperson Mr Gershom Otachi and CEO Ms. Kabale Tache